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# abuse-claims - Tuesday 20 November, 2018

Máiría Cahill accuses Mary Lou McDonald of 'bluster and spin' after meeting
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Máiría Cahill accuses Mary Lou McDonald of 'bluster and spin' after meeting

Nov 20th 2018, 8:11 PM 20,316 Views 75 Comments

Cahill said she received a qualified apology from the Sinn Féin leader.

# abuse-claims - Friday 3 March, 2017

Jane Fonda reveals she was raped and sexually abused as a child
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Jane Fonda reveals she was raped and sexually abused as a child

Mar 3rd 2017, 8:20 PM 29,959 Views 20 Comments

The 79-year-old actress did not reveal who was responsible for the abuse.

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 23 November, 2016

No charges to be filed against Brad Pitt over mistreatment allegations
# Brangelina
# Brangelina

No charges to be filed against Brad Pitt over mistreatment allegations

Nov 23rd 2016, 10:57 AM 11,535 Views 36 Comments

Social workers also cleared the 52-year-old of wrongdoing following interviews with the couple, their children and witnesses.

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 13 April, 2016

Children left with foster family for years after serious sex abuse allegations
# Failure To Foster
# Failure To Foster

Children left with foster family for years after serious sex abuse allegations

Apr 13th 2016, 7:26 AM 20,300 Views 0 Comments

An RTÉ programme alleged children were left with a foster family for several years despite abuse claims.

# abuse-claims - Tuesday 4 August, 2015

Ted Heath accused of raping 12-year-old boy
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Ted Heath accused of raping 12-year-old boy

Aug 4th 2015, 10:49 PM 51,574 Views 61 Comments

Now 64, he said he was later “fobbed off” by social workers.

# abuse-claims - Friday 5 June, 2015

Children's charity slams Facebook over screaming baby video
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Children's charity slams Facebook over screaming baby video

Jun 5th 2015, 12:52 PM 13,932 Views 19 Comments

A spokesperson for Facebook had said that the video was not in breach of its rules and “depicts a form of baby yoga”.

# abuse-claims - Sunday 15 March, 2015

Paudie McGahon's alleged abuser was on Gerry Adams list
# Paudie McGahon
# Paudie McGahon

Paudie McGahon's alleged abuser was on Gerry Adams list

Mar 15th 2015, 8:34 PM 27,799 Views 0 Comments

The list of abusers was given anonymously to the Sinn Féin leader.

# abuse-claims - Thursday 12 March, 2015

Mary Lou: Anybody who rapes a child can't call themselves a republican
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Mary Lou: Anybody who rapes a child can't call themselves a republican

Mar 12th 2015, 12:55 PM 15,626 Views 299 Comments

The Sinn Féin deputy leader has been making her first public comments on the latest abuse claims.

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 11 March, 2015

Sinn Féin MP apologises for controversial 'load of rubbish' tweet
# Francie Molloy
# Francie Molloy

Sinn Féin MP apologises for controversial 'load of rubbish' tweet

Mar 11th 2015, 2:00 PM 11,709 Views 0 Comments

The tweet was sent after the BBC programme aired new claims about abuse in the republican movement last night.

# abuse-claims - Saturday 21 February, 2015

Gerry Adams: I've given the guards names of alleged IRA sex offenders
# Mairia Cahill Controversy
# Mairia Cahill Controversy

Gerry Adams: I've given the guards names of alleged IRA sex offenders

Feb 21st 2015, 7:00 AM 7,170 Views 0 Comments

Adams discussed the Mairia Cahill controversy in an interview with TheJournal.ie this week.

# abuse-claims - Tuesday 16 December, 2014

Gerry Adams says Sinead O'Connor needs to take Sinn Féin abuse allegations to gardaí
# Sinn Féin
# Sinn Féin

Gerry Adams says Sinead O'Connor needs to take Sinn Féin abuse allegations to gardaí

Dec 16th 2014, 1:15 PM 18,138 Views 0 Comments

The Sinn Féin president was responding to the singer’s claims she was molested by a member of the party when she was a child.

Leo: The Áras Attracta abuse is the worst I've ever seen
# Care Homes
# Care Homes

Leo: The Áras Attracta abuse is the worst I've ever seen

Dec 16th 2014, 10:45 AM 7,485 Views 53 Comments

The Health Minister has been speaking about the shocking footage broadcast by RTÉ last week.

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 3 December, 2014

Sinn Féin has complained about 'defamatory allegations' from Joan Burton
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Sinn Féin has complained about 'defamatory allegations' from Joan Burton

Dec 3rd 2014, 2:53 PM 11,030 Views 111 Comments

The party has written to Ceann Comhairle Seán Barrett over last week’s row at Leaders’ Questions.

# abuse-claims - Sunday 23 November, 2014

'An investigation into IRA abuse allegations is needed to realise the scale of it'
# Mairia Cahill
# Mairia Cahill

'An investigation into IRA abuse allegations is needed to realise the scale of it'

Nov 23rd 2014, 11:23 AM 8,928 Views 0 Comments

Maíria Cahill spoke last night to RTÉ’s Saturday Night Show.

# abuse-claims - Thursday 13 November, 2014

"I smile easily" - Mary Lou denies "smirking" at Mairia Cahill during abuse debate
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

"I smile easily" - Mary Lou denies "smirking" at Mairia Cahill during abuse debate

Nov 13th 2014, 9:52 AM 14,435 Views 0 Comments

Cahill also claims the Dublin TD laughed and checked her phone during speeches.

Leo: Gerry Adams has quite an opinion of himself
# Criticism
# Criticism

Leo: Gerry Adams has quite an opinion of himself

Nov 13th 2014, 9:42 AM 11,348 Views 187 Comments

“This is a man who likes to compare himself to Mandela, he is now comparing himself to Michael Collins.”

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 12 November, 2014

TD will give gardaí names of eight sex abusers that IRA allegedly moved to Republic
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

TD will give gardaí names of eight sex abusers that IRA allegedly moved to Republic

Nov 12th 2014, 10:45 PM 29,592 Views 0 Comments

Micheál Martin said that as many as 28 victims are now considering coming forward.

In full: Enda Kenny's speech accusing Sinn Féin of moving sex abusers to the South
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

In full: Enda Kenny's speech accusing Sinn Féin of moving sex abusers to the South

Nov 12th 2014, 10:44 PM 11,030 Views 0 Comments

There was a heated three-hour debate in the Dáil today, stemming from allegations made by Maíria Cahill.

Mary Lou says she 'would walk through the hot coals of hell to protect children'
# Cover Up Claims
# Cover Up Claims

Mary Lou says she 'would walk through the hot coals of hell to protect children'

Nov 12th 2014, 7:51 PM 9,839 Views 0 Comments

She added that Maíria Cahill made a brave decision to come forward.

Micheál Martin tells Dáil of 'harrowing' sexual abuse suffered by two brothers
# IRA
# IRA

Micheál Martin tells Dáil of 'harrowing' sexual abuse suffered by two brothers

Nov 12th 2014, 6:42 PM 15,787 Views 0 Comments

“These are not isolated cases. They are the tip of an iceberg.”

State of the Nation: Why it's going to be a difficult day for Sinn Féin
# Dáil Talk
# Dáil Talk

State of the Nation: Why it's going to be a difficult day for Sinn Féin

Nov 12th 2014, 9:00 AM 12,619 Views 92 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# abuse-claims - Sunday 2 November, 2014

Enda Kenny: Gerry Adams must tell us where child abusers were moved
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Enda Kenny: Gerry Adams must tell us where child abusers were moved

Nov 2nd 2014, 9:33 AM 8,223 Views 0 Comments

The Taoiseach said the Sinn Féin leader was “somebody who knows quite a lot about the IRA movement.”

# abuse-claims - Thursday 30 October, 2014

Four accused by Mairia Cahill are refusing to meet Enda Kenny
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Four accused by Mairia Cahill are refusing to meet Enda Kenny

Oct 30th 2014, 6:25 PM 14,755 Views 0 Comments

Gerry Adams has said he’s “not surprised.”

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 29 October, 2014

Enda Kenny has 'absolutely no problem' meeting four involved in Maíria Cahill case
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Enda Kenny has 'absolutely no problem' meeting four involved in Maíria Cahill case

Oct 29th 2014, 10:55 PM 11,766 Views 0 Comments

The Taoiseach will meet with the four people named in the BBC Spotlight programme that sparked the controversy.

# abuse-claims - Monday 27 October, 2014

How much more damage can the Maíria Cahill controversy inflict on Sinn Féin?
# State Of The Parties
# State Of The Parties

How much more damage can the Maíria Cahill controversy inflict on Sinn Féin?

Oct 27th 2014, 12:45 PM 12,490 Views 0 Comments

Analysis: Two opinion polls over the weekend will not make great reading for Gerry Adams’s party.

Maíria Cahill: I am now homeless and in debt
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Maíria Cahill: I am now homeless and in debt

Oct 27th 2014, 10:55 AM 32,717 Views 0 Comments

The woman who alleges she was raped by a senior member of the IRA says going public has come at a great cost to her.

# abuse-claims - Sunday 26 October, 2014

Ó Caoláin: 'If it did happen, then that is an outrage'
# Mairia Cahill
# Mairia Cahill

Ó Caoláin: 'If it did happen, then that is an outrage'

Oct 26th 2014, 1:10 PM 16,635 Views 0 Comments

Fianna Fáil’s Timmy Dooley said it wasn’t good enough for Sinn Féin to take a step back from the Mairia Cahill scandal.

# abuse-claims - Friday 24 October, 2014

Solicitors for group accused by Maíria Cahill claim Enda is holding 'kangaroo courts'
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Solicitors for group accused by Maíria Cahill claim Enda is holding 'kangaroo courts'

Oct 24th 2014, 9:42 PM 16,809 Views 0 Comments

“Processes have been undermined before they have even begun.”

# abuse-claims - Thursday 23 October, 2014

Mairía Cahill blog allegations 'shameful and cruel'
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Mairía Cahill blog allegations 'shameful and cruel'

Oct 23rd 2014, 6:00 PM 20,610 Views 0 Comments

Cahill called on Sinn Féin to condemn the post.

State of the Nation: What effect will Maíria Cahill's claims have on Sinn Féin?
# Dáil Talk
# Dáil Talk

State of the Nation: What effect will Maíria Cahill's claims have on Sinn Féin?

Oct 23rd 2014, 9:01 AM 8,220 Views 151 Comments

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 22 October, 2014

'The story that Maíria Cahill has to tell is not just powerful, it will have serious consequences'
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

'The story that Maíria Cahill has to tell is not just powerful, it will have serious consequences'

Oct 22nd 2014, 10:30 PM 20,791 Views 0 Comments

The Belfast woman who claims she was raped by an IRA member met with Enda Kenny this morning.

Four accused by Mairia Cahill respond to allegations
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Four accused by Mairia Cahill respond to allegations

Oct 22nd 2014, 6:04 PM 26,356 Views 0 Comments

A statement from solicitors representing Padraic Wilson, Seamus Finucane, Briege Wright and Maura McCrory has responded to the “unprecedented media onslaught”.

Enda Kenny meeting Maíria Cahill after war of words with Gerry Adams
# Mairia Cahill
# Mairia Cahill

Enda Kenny meeting Maíria Cahill after war of words with Gerry Adams

Oct 22nd 2014, 7:25 AM 17,462 Views 0 Comments

Yesterday, the Taoiseach said no member of Sinn Féin could guarantee there was no cover-up of abuse.

# abuse-claims - Monday 20 October, 2014

'Despicable' and 'mischievous': Taoiseach and Gerry Adams in war of words
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

'Despicable' and 'mischievous': Taoiseach and Gerry Adams in war of words

Oct 20th 2014, 10:45 PM 38,339 Views 0 Comments

The exchange surrounds the handling of Maíria Cahill’s claims that she was raped by a member of the IRA and then interrogated by the organisation.

# abuse-claims - Thursday 16 October, 2014

Mary Lou: I am absolutely satisified that Gerry Adams is telling the truth
# Spotlight
# Spotlight

Mary Lou: I am absolutely satisified that Gerry Adams is telling the truth

Oct 16th 2014, 11:18 PM 25,234 Views 0 Comments

The Sinn Féin deputy leader has defended Adams in the wake of claims about how he dealt with abuse allegations in the republican movement.

# abuse-claims - Thursday 28 November, 2013

Pearse Doherty: ‘The claims by Micheál Martin are unfounded and untrue’
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Pearse Doherty: ‘The claims by Micheál Martin are unfounded and untrue’

Nov 28th 2013, 5:05 PM 14,453 Views 0 Comments

Sinn Féin’s finance spokesperson has hit back at the Fianna Fáil leader over claims he made about the Republican movement last night.

McDonald says Micheál Martin is 'scapegoating' Gerry Adams
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

McDonald says Micheál Martin is 'scapegoating' Gerry Adams

Nov 28th 2013, 9:22 AM 8,086 Views 0 Comments

The Sinn Féin deputy leader has mounted a strong defence of her party president this morning.

# abuse-claims - Wednesday 27 November, 2013

Micheál Martin: Republican movement ‘failed’ to protect some sex abuse victims
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Micheál Martin: Republican movement ‘failed’ to protect some sex abuse victims

Nov 27th 2013, 5:53 PM 9,917 Views 0 Comments

The Fianna Fáil leader alleges that in a number of cases, the Republican movement did not alert authorities – instead, they decided to deal with the reports internally. Sinn Féin has criticised the remarks.

# abuse-claims - Friday 8 November, 2013

Ding dong Blatter open to hearing Qatar's side in worker abuse claims
# Clocked
From The42
# Clocked

Ding dong Blatter open to hearing Qatar's side in worker abuse claims

Nov 8th 2013, 4:08 PM 1,682 Views 2 Comments

‘I have listened to the ding from lots critics and I am going to Qatar to listen to the dong.’

# abuse-claims - Saturday 26 October, 2013

Jimmy Savile's former driver charged with rape
# Abuse Claims
# Abuse Claims

Jimmy Savile's former driver charged with rape

Oct 26th 2013, 1:10 PM 17,886 Views 0 Comments

Ray Teret charged with multiple counts of rape and assault on 15 accusers who were all under age of 16 at time.

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