Sex assault victims urged to speak out

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has encouraged victims of sexual harassment to come forward and report their cases as it may empower others who might be afraid to do the same.

His comments come after the Gate Theatre in Dublin appointed an advisor on sexual harassment claims and said it was looking for people to come forward.

Mr Varadkar’s comments also come on the back of the resignation of British defence secretary Michael Fallon this week over allegations against him.