An Irish former minister's sea swimming video has created a splash on social media.
Richard Bruton's tourism video earned some wry comments on Twitter.
🐟 🚲 🏊♂️ @RichardBrutonTD shows you his top activities in Howth and the surrounding areas for your #Staycation2020.
From October, you can avail of our new scheme on your food and accommodation costs.
More: https://t.co/8rzdSLqtM1 pic.twitter.com/jxsLpsQKT9
— Fine Gael (@FineGael) July 29, 2020
Ex-taoiseach Leo Varadkar joked:
“Don't let Richard's beach bod put you off availing of the Government's Stay and Spend initiative this autumn!"
Don't let Richard's beach bod put you off availing of the Government's Stay and Spend initiative this autumn! #jobsstimulus #tourism #staycation #stayandspend https://t.co/AQ6Mgbex4W
— Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) July 29, 2020
Another user referenced Russian President Vladimir Putin.
They said:
“In the next episode, Richard will wrestle a bear on Howth Hill & ride bareback on a horse through St. Anne's Park."
In the next episode, Richard will wrestle a bear on Howth Hill & ride bareback on a horse through St. Anne's Park.
— Anita McG (@ShoeyMcShoe) July 29, 2020
Oh how very Putin of you! pic.twitter.com/bY7IuGMuwI
— Shinners (@Designer_Shiner) July 29, 2020
Sweet jesus Richard Bruton. The Ned Flanders of Irish politics pic.twitter.com/oGbpHw4osq
— Fr Ed O'Toole (@EdOToole1) July 29, 2020
Have zero idea what this ad is about... but jaysus i was not expecting those abs!!! Haven't seen many 20-somethings with a sixpack like that nevermind 67!!! 💪👍😅
— Aishling Donohoe (@AshDonohoe) July 29, 2020
Bruton, 67, is filmed walking on Howth Hill, cycling on the seafront, and diving into the water at Dollymount Strand.
The video was promoting the Government's new Stay and Spend initiative this autumn.
It means people can receive tax back for vacationing at home.
Following the video's reception by social media users, Bruton posted:
“I'm expecting an invasion of staycationers to the Northside after this."
I'm expecting an invasion of staycationer's to the Northside after this @FineGael https://t.co/XJolJHwpPl
— Richard Bruton (@RichardbrutonTD) July 29, 2020
Bruton was minister for communications, climate action and environment from October 2018 to June this year.
