'Ask them to leave' Australian minister says of people with Irish accents

Marlene Kairouz apologised for comments linking Irish accents to travelling conmen

Marlene Kairouz has apologised for her “poor choice of words”
Marlene Kairouz has apologised for her “poor choice of words”

Ciara Kenny

Ciara Kenny

Ciara Kenny, founding editor of Irish Times Abroad, a section for Irish-connected people around the world, is Editor of the Irish Times Magazine