Labour’s Ann Phelan joined John Masterson on KCLR Live earlier this morning in response to last night’s debate walkout.
The Minister, seeking re-election in Carlow-Kilkenny as the public go to the polls this Friday, stormed out during the second hour of last night’s debate declaring she was “fed up with the bloody lot of ye”, referring to her fellow candidates during a discussion on rural bus services.
LISTEN: The moment Ann Phelan departs KCLR’s election debate
Having accepted a call to come on air this morning to address last night’s walkout, the minister suggested she was tired, hungry and “only human”.
"Normally my tolerance levels are very high. Last night I was tired, hungry. I just thought I'd be better off out of here" Ann Phelan #ge16
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"I have been on the radio debating for the last 15 years, I've never shyed away from a debate. I'd be better off out knocking on doors."
— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) February 23, 2016
"I don't feel under pressure because of the polls." Minster says she represents stability. #GE16
— KCLR 96FM (@kclr96fm) February 23, 2016
Listen back below to her full response.
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