A Kerry TD is blaming the poor road conditions in Killarney on....fairies.
Danny Healy Rae's daughter has told a meeting of Killarney Municipal District Council that her father in convinced that mythical creatures are interfering with the main route between Killarney and Cork.
Danny Healy Rae is no stranger to controversy since being elected last year.
In August he said the biblical story of Noah's Ark supports the claim that climate change does not exist.
He's also compared eating a big meal and getting behind the wheel to drink driving.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland admitting they have no fairy policy. But spokesperson says it's wise to wish them all the best! pic.twitter.com/pJLvr6bWAJ
— Sean Defoe (@SeanDefoe) August 8, 2017
TDs have been giving their reaction
Asked a couple of @FineGael TDs if they believe in fairies ðŸ„🌠pic.twitter.com/LKO4m8XBkg
— Sean Defoe (@SeanDefoe) August 8, 2017
While the man himself had this to say on the matter:
