Cork East TD Has Come Under Fire For Taking Part In A Zoom Video Meeting While Driving
James O'Connor from Killeagh confirmed the incident, which happened on the 30th of September, to the Irish Mirror.
The 23 year old Fianna Fáil TD was taking part in a zoom call with over 30 party members when he was seen at the wheel of his car.
A Fianna Fáil spokesperson told the paper that Deputy O'Connor joined the meeting via a hands-free kit in his car for approximately three minutes while driving to Leinster House.
Gardaí say that while Zoom driving is not a specific offence, anyone caught taking part in such a call while at the wheel can de dealt with using current legislation.
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