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Northern Ireland Minister urged to resign over Mairia Cahill controversy

A Northern Ireland Minister faced calls to step down during a debate at Stormont last night, on t...
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07.50 5 Nov 2014


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Northern Ireland Minister urged to resign over Mairia Cahill controversy

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07.50 5 Nov 2014


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A Northern Ireland Minister faced calls to step down during a debate at Stormont last night, on the revelations contained in the BBC Spotlight programme focusing on Mairia Cahill.

It is alleged that Sinn Fein's Jennifer McCann knew about the sexual abuse of Mairia Cahill, but did nothing about it.

After last night's meeting, the SDLP's Alex Attwood said she needs to be held accountable

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However, Ms McCann says there was no improper conduct in her actions.

Meanwhile, Mairia Cahill says she feels she is being abused by the IRA "all over again".

She was responding to the decision of Briege Wright, one of the women accused of running a "kangaroo court", to release letters written by Ms Cahill in 2005 and 2008.

The letters show Mairia Cahill thanking Briege Wright for her support in helping her to overcome her abuse.


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