Level of abuse of politicians “unacceptable” according to one senior Carlow Kilkenny elected representative

One of our most senior political representatives says abuse of politicians is ‘unacceptable’. 

Leas-Cheann Comhairle and Carlow Kilkenny TD John McGuinness has blamed social media platforms for allowing such negative commentary towards elected members of Parliament with little-to-no sanctions.

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It comes in the wake of threats to Tánaiste and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris and his family during the week .

Deputy McGuinness believes that more needs to be done as he’s outlined to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty;