Many female politicians have received online messages telling them they’re going to be raped
90 percent of TD's and Senators have been threatened physically or verbally.
That's according to a survey of almost 100 politicians who say online threatening abuse is now a daily occurrence.
A number have also received death threats, while many female politicians have received online messages telling them they’re going to be raped.
These politicians outline some of the abuse they receive
Fianna Fáil Senator Eugene Murphy says the abuse has taken a huge toll on him
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