"Everyone is calling me Vladimir Bruton, I've been carrying these puppies for a long time."

A video featuring Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton went viral earlier this week.

The former minister earned a lot of admiration online for his toned physique.

🐟 🚲 🏊‍♂️ @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

The Dublin Bay North politician filmed a short clip promoting staycations which inadvertently ended up generating more chat about his abs than holidaying at home.

We crossed live to the Dail gym to chat with Richard Bruton and company on Gift Grub for The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.