Criticism as Adams denies rape cover-up

Mairia Cahill, who was raped by a senior provisional IRA member, has criticised Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams after he claimed the case did not involve a “cover-up” by his party because she knew the attacker outside of the organisation.

The Belfast woman said the comment was an attempt to “muddy the waters” and was akin to “re-abuse” after Mr Adams made the remark on two separate occasions at the weekend.