Harassment Targeting Female Councillors | Waterford News

A disturbing wave of sexual harassment and threats is targeting Waterford’s female councillors — with one individual allegedly calling up to 70 women across Ireland, often multiple times an hour, even at night. These calls, coming from private numbers, are specifically aimed at women in politics — male councillors are not targeted. The Association of Irish Local Government has condemned the campaign as an attack on democracy and is urging all affected women to report incidents to the Gardaí, who are now investigating nationally. Councillors are being advised to avoid answering private numbers and to keep detailed records. This alarming trend underscores a broader toxic environment for women in public life, risking deterrence from future female political leaders — but support systems are being mobilized to protect them and preserve their ambition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3b77552243ff65f3