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How the parole system retraumatises victims’ families

The brother of a woman murdered alongside her two daughters says the horrors they suffered will s...

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09.00 5 May 2026


How the parole system retraumatises victims’ families


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The brother of a woman murdered alongside her two daughters says the horrors they suffered will stay with the family forever.  John Whelan recently met with the parole board as part of the battle to keep the man responsible for his sister's death, Brian Hennessy, behind bars.  John spoke to Claire this morning.


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