Politicians speak out over sex assault case

POLITICIANS in Kerry yesterday broke their silence on the Listowel sex assault case which has received huge countrywide reaction and drawn messages of support from around the world for the female victim.

Kerry North Fine Gael TD Jimmy Deenihan called for an end to any intimidation of the 24-year-old woman at the centre of the case which has caused deep divisions in the area.

“Listowel is a caring, compassionate town. This girl will not be ostracised. She will get every support possible,” he said.