TD shows thong in Dáil to highlight concerns over treatment of rape victims

A Dáil deputy held up a thong in the chamber to highlight the maltreatment of rape victims during adversarial trials.

Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger brought the dark blue thong into the Dáil and held it aloft during Leaders' Questions, as she raised concerns over "rape myths" women face after taking an alleged rapist to court.