Former Fine Gael Senator Niamh Cosgrave and her French Spaniel
A former Fine Gael senator has revealed she was inappropriately touched three times by TDs and councillors while canvassing for votes.
Niamh Cosgrave, who was a senator from 1993 to 1997, has recalled how her father insisted she be accompanied by a male driver for protection while travelling the country seeking support.
“It happened three times. It started with the knee and ‘oh you’re a lovely girl’. I’d cross my legs and then they’d touch my thigh,” she told the Irish Independent.
Ms Cosgrave, who was a victim of rape later in life, said she regrets not speaking about her experience sooner but felt unable to do so.
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She’s with the Blueshirts. They’ve NEVER had any respect for women.
Handy bit of victim blaming there! Her politics didn’t cause her to be assaulted or raped.
My point is why would ANY woman join a party that is so anti-women and that has a long history of sexually harassing women candidates and TDs. There’s been a lot of sexual assault in FG over the years and the leadership have consistently covered it up.
What about Sinn Fein and their cover up of sexual assault/abuse/rape? You are spouting bullpoo . Forgt the edit button. Broadsheet needs a silence button.
I agree, there’s been a lot of sexual abuse at SF too. And FF with the Mary Boyle case.
So not confined to one particular party then Helga? Perhaps a wider societal problem then.
Yes, it happens everywhere unfortuantely. The only difference is how parties and institutions deal with it. FG and FF cover it up, and threaten any woman who wants to expose it.
Name and shame..
I saw a programme on this lady who lives in France. A rapist broke into her house whilst she slept and she suffered rape and such a savage beating that she is lucky to have survived. I have huge admiration for you Ms Cosgrave.