Take Ireland’s flag off your ‘merch’ if you don’t respect our courts – Carroll MacNeill

Conor McGregor has no respect for women or our courts, a Fine Gael Minister has said.

Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill said, “The courts system in Ireland is far from a ‘kangaroo court’ as labelled by Conor McGregor in his rant on Twitter today.

“How dare he use such a term against an important institution of our State.

“If he had an iota of sense, he would respect our courts, a crucial arm of this state.

“The only thing that is clear as day is that he has absolutely no respect for women or this State’s institutions.

“People up and down the length and breadth of this country are disgusted by what they heard in court about Conor McGregor’s actions.

“A judge and jury of Conor McGregor’s peers heard this evidence and found him guilty.

“Now he is seeking to undermine our courts system and chip away at it’s legitimacy.

“If he has no respect for Irish courts, he should take the Irish flag off his merchandise.

“Nikita Hand is an incredible woman, and I want to commend her for her bravery.

“I hope that this will empower more women who have been victims of sexual assault to feel comfortable to seek justice.

“Rape Crisis Centres and other similar groups have been experiencing a high volume of calls since the McGregor case began dominating the news cycle, and I want to thank them all for their incredible work.

“I say to Conor McGregor – if you want to appeal, appeal. You will be heard in court, again.

“In the meantime, stop profiteering with an Irish flag on your merchandise if you won’t respect our country’s courts.”