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Research finds that 96% of female TDs & Senators have had violent threats online

Today, new research was published on the prevalence and impact of gender-based violence experienc...

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17.26 2 Jul 2026


Research finds that 96% of female TDs & Senators have had violent threats online


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17.26 2 Jul 2026


Today, new research was published on the prevalence and impact of gender-based violence experienced by women TDs and Senators.

Its stark findings from Women for Election found over 96% of female TDs and Senators have experienced threats of violence online…

Fianna Fáil Senator Alison Comyn is Chair of the Irish Parliamentary Women's Caucus and launched this research today. She joins Shane to discuss.


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