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On the recordJuly 21, 2026
I am profoundly sorry that two former public representatives from my party so comprehensively failed to defend and protect young children from their nephew and cousin.
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Micheál Martin
Fianna Fáil
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rte.ie

Editor's note · Context

During the State apology regarding the Kenneally case.

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