Fianna Fáil Faces Calls for Apology

Survivors of abuse by late Fianna Fáil-linked Bill Kenneally are calling on the party to formally apologize, as a damning report reveals Gardaí and even Kenneally’s own family—including two TDs—knew of his crimes for decades. Despite being jailed in 2016 after a 19-year sentence, the fallout continues: his cousin, a former TD, resigned from Fianna Fáil after admitting he allowed Kenneally to campaign for him until 2011, causing victims distress. Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald says survivors demand an apology from Fianna Fáil, and she’s hopeful the Taoiseach will heed their plea next week. Meanwhile, Fianna Fáil’s Mary Butler apologized personally but stopped short of endorsing a party-wide apology, insisting the organization isn’t implicated—though the report paints a troubling picture of complicity and silence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1e16700e14d9cf6f