 

County councillors across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be able to avail of a new safety toolkit, which is being introduced to help councillors deal with threats, harassment and abuse.

It offers practical advice on staying safe while canvassing, protecting personal information online and dealing with intimidation.

The initiative follows an investigation into persistent harassing phone calls targeting female councillors earlier this year.

Cork County Councillor Úna McCarthy says public representatives must be able to carry out their work without fear:

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County councillors across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal will be able to avail of a new safety toolkit, which is being introduced to help councillors deal with threats, harassment and abuse.
It offers practical advice on staying safe while canvassing, protecting personal information online and dealing with intimidation.
The initiative follows an investigation into persistent harassing phone calls targeting female councillors earlier this year.
Cork County Councillor &Uacute;na McCarthy says public representatives must be able to carry out their work without fear:

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