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'I would nearly be afraid to recommend politics as a career to young women'

Róisín Tracey, who is a Sinn Féin Candidate for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh, told Lunchtime Live presenter Andrea Gilligan that she is already began receiving abuse on social media, before she’s ever even gotten a seat.

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14.25 16 Nov 2023


'I would nearly be afraid to recommend politics as a career to young women'


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14.25 16 Nov 2023


Róisín Tracey, who is a Sinn Féin Candidate for Ballyfermot-Drimnagh, told Lunchtime Live presenter Andrea Gilligan that she is already began receiving abuse on social media, before she’s ever even gotten a seat.


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