Taoiseach Simon Harris unaware of request to remove viral video as campaign controversy unfolds

Taoiseach Simon Harris stated he is unaware of any request from his team to RTE to remove a viral video of his interaction with a disability care worker. He apologized for his handling of the situation during a campaign event. The controversy arose after Harris was criticized for dismissing concerns raised by the care worker, Charlotte Fallon. He later called her to apologize, but attention has shifted to Fine Gael's communication with RTE regarding the video. During a TV debate, Harris defended the clip as an important moment in the campaign. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald condemned any attempts to influence media coverage, emphasizing the need for objectivity in journalism.