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Survey: 90% Of TDs Or Senators Been Threatened, Physically Or Verbally.

File image: Leinster House/Rolling News

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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