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11 March 2015

Sinn Fein has done a 'real disservice' to women

Tánaiste Joan Burton has launched a blistering attack on Sinn Féin, likening the party to the Catholic Church over its treatment of abuse victims.  The Labour Party leader accused Sinn Féin of using "weasel words" to try and discredit the actions of IRA rape victim Mairia Cahill. And Ms Burton singled out "women politicians" in the party who she says failed to show Ms Cahill proper support.