Simon Harris Apologises to Kanturk Care Worker After Controversial Walkaway Incident

Simon Harris Apologises to Kanturk Care Worker After Controversial Walkaway Incident

23/11/2024

**Simon Harris, leader of Fine Gael, has apologised with ‘unreserved’ regret after he was filmed interacting confrontationally with disability care worker [Charlotte Fallon](https://theirishinsider.ie/simon-harris-issues-apology-in-kanturk-incident/) in Kanturk, Co Cork. The incident has received wide attention and criticism. Admitting his mistake, Simon Harris insisted that he hadn’t been good enough at engaging with [Ms Fallon](https://theirishinsider.ie/simon-harris-issues-apology-in-kanturk-incident/)** as she had questioned the obstacles faced by carers and disability workers.

Acknowledgement and Apology

Simon Harris said he failed to give Ms Fallon the time and attention she deserved when reflecting on the incident. “The buck stops with me entirely here. I’m annoyed with how I didn’t give **Charlotte** the time last night. She deserved that time,” he said, adding that he deeply regretted walking away during the exchange.

Mr. Simon Harris sought rectification with **Ms. Fallon the following morning. During the call, they had what he described as “a very good conversation,” where he shared his plans and vision for improving [disability services](https://medium.com/@theirishinsider.ie/simon-harris-apologises-to-kanturk-care-worker-after-controversial-walkaway-incident-9da9c0b28d41)**. He also invited them to visit her office in a few weeks to hold the discussion there.

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