In the wake of the news that €336,000 was paid for a new bike shed at Leinster House, we look back at five other controversial Dáil spends that have left people scratching their heads in disbelief. 
 
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You can read more of Charlene’s story here

https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-was-like-having-your-heart-ripped-out-rape-survivor-charlene-masterson-on-finding-out-her-father-was-her-abuser/a997046271.html

If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, call the Rape Crisis Centre on Freephone 1800 77 88 88

Host: Kevin Doyle    Guest: Charlene Masterson

“My abuser always had such a bravado in public. Once he had an audience, he relished in it. But when it was just us two, the manipulating, controlling, violent, mentally abusive character would appear.” Rape survivor Charlene Masterson shares her story of being blackmailed, abused and raped by the man who was supposed to protect her.
You can read more of Charlene’s story here
<a href="https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-was-like-having-your-heart-ripped-out-rape-survivor-charlene-masterson-on-finding-out-her-father-was-her-abuser/a997046271.html">https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-was-like-having-your-heart-ripped-out-rape-survivor-charlene-masterson-on-finding-out-her-father-was-her-abuser/a997046271.html</a>
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this podcast, call the Rape Crisis Centre on Freephone 1800 77 88 88
Host: Kevin Doyle &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Guest: Charlene Masterson

Beyond the ‘Bike Shed’: Five other Leinster House controversial spends

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