THE WOMAN whose father was allowed to walk free from court last week – despite him pleading guilty to 16 counts of raping and sexually assaulting her – has met the Taoiseach to discuss her experiences.
Fiona Doyle, whose father Patrick O’Brien was freed on bail pending appeal against the severity of his three-year sentence – only for bail to be rescinded after a public outcry three days later – met Enda Kenny in Government Buildings this evening.
The pair met for an over an hour to discuss Doyle’s first-hand experience of the legal and courts systems, and the treatment of assault victims in the court system.
Speaking to reporters outside Doyle said she had raised the subject of minimum sentences, as well as measures which make judges more sensitive of the feelings and troubles of assault victims.
In remarks broadcast by RTÉ, she said Kenny had agreed to take her requests “on board” and complemented the Taoiseach for being “a good listener”.
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