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Threats and abuse of politicians becoming commonplace

Death threats and abuse have become commonplace in the lives of our politicians, so says a new su...

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15.47 12 Aug 2024


Threats and abuse of politicians becoming commonplace


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15.47 12 Aug 2024


Death threats and abuse have become commonplace in the lives of our politicians, so says a new survey from the Irish Independent, which reported that 60 of 67 TDs surveyed have had threats made against them, with the threats ranging from being “threatened with a gun”, to a threat of being hanged.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl, Ceann Comhairle and Hazel Chu, Green Party Councillor and Former Lord Mayor of Dublin join Kieran Cuddihy to discuss.


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