Fine Gael leader Simon Harris expressed regret over an interaction with a Section 39 worker who criticized the government’s response to disability issues. During a campaign event in Kanturk, Harris admitted he should have engaged more deeply with her concerns. He emphasized his commitment to improving disability services and stated his intention to prioritize this area if re-elected. Following the incident, Sinn Féin’s health spokesperson David Cullinane accused Harris of evading public scrutiny, highlighting ongoing tensions in Irish politics regarding government accountability.