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Catherine Fegan

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As seen in: Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent, MSN Ireland, Daily Mail, Irish Daily Mail, Belfast Telegraph, Sunday Life, Sunday World, Extra.ie, The Economy of Everything
Special Correspondent Irish Independent/Independent.ie. cfegan@independent.ie
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‘These figures tell a clear story’: Record number of calls and texts to National Rape Crisis Helpline in 2025

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By Catherine Fegan 
| The Economy of Everything
Almost half of therapy clients presenting to the service said they had experienced more than one form of violence CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Rachel Morrogh said the figures show sexual violence remains 'pervasive' in Irish society. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos Disclosures of sexual violence to the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) last year reached the highest rate in the organisation’s 47-year history, as demand for support reaches unprecedented levels.
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‘It ended not on our victim statements, but on kind words about our abusive brother. It was absolutely horrific’ – survivors hit out at court character references

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By Catherine Fegan 
| Irish Independent
Recent high-profile case shows referees still not asked to stand by their words in court, despite change in the legislation Abuse survivor Miriam Henry is unhappy about character references used in court Miriam Henry and her sister sat in disbelief as the glowing tributes were read into the court record about their brother, the man who had been convicted of sexually abusing them as children.
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‘This is not how we roll’ – Edelman global chief seeks answers over firm’s handling of Jim Glennon controversy

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By Catherine Fegan 
| Irish Independent
Global head of PR company, Richard Edelman, says he was ‘not aware of this situation’ regarding queries on sex offender character reference by ex-Fianna Fáil TD Former TD Jim Glennon has revealed himself to be the former politician who gave a character reference for convicted child sex offender _duplicated The global head of PR giant Edelman has contacted the team in charge of his Irish firm for clarity over its handling of the Jim Glennon controversy.
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