DVD to ‘shine a light’ on abuse of disabled people

A DVD about disabled women from Mayo who were sexually abused will help shine a light on the insidious and widespread problem of sexual violence that permeates every sector of society, Taoiseach Enda Kenny said yesterday.

Speaking in Castlebar at the launch by Mayo Rape Crisis Centre of Three Times More Likely, Mr Kenny said: “Its resonance will be apparent to all who see it. It challenges, informs, educates and most of all shines a light under a dark rock. Unfortunately, sexual violence still continues to plague our society. It has a devastating effect on victims and their families.

“This abuse affects people right across our society, affecting people from all walks of life, from all cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds and across all age groups. It should be confronted with vigour, determination and honesty,” he said.