He's explained the meaning behind the tweet today.
Sinn Féin's Brian Stanley says he does not owe an apology to the LGBT community.
The Oireachtas Public Accounts Committee has heard that in 2017, the Laois-Offaly TD tweeted that Leo Varadkar can do what he wants in bed "but don't look 4 a pay rise in the morning".
Deputy Stanley says he has a proven record, after years of campaigning for gay rights:

APOLOGY: The Sinn Fein TD addressed the Public Accounts Committee on the issue.
Posted by Midlands 103 on Wednesday, 2 December 2020
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