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Are politicians afraid to talk about certain issues?

Do we risk our politicians being too afraid to speak out about issues because of the backlash the...

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12.44 5 Jul 2024


Are politicians afraid to talk about certain issues?


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12.44 5 Jul 2024


Do we risk our politicians being too afraid to speak out about issues because of the backlash they receive?  

Apparently, public figures are increasingly afraid to talk about certain issues in the face of online harassment. 

Fine Gael Cllr Eileen Lynch has been at the receiving end of online abuse and joins Andrea as well as SocDem Cllr Elisa O’Donovan to discuss.


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