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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Louise Burne

Government ministers blast 'unacceptable' claims from Kerry priest that Leo Varadkar is 'going to hell' for being gay

Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has condemned remarks by a Kerry priest suggesting that Tánaiste Leo Varadkar would “go to hell” for being gay.

She branded the comments “unacceptable” and “hurtful” and called for the priest to apologise.

It comes as Fr Seán Sheehy doubled down on controversial remarks he made during a Mass in recent days.

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