Organiser of Paddy Jackson protest in Cork defends event

Linda Hayden, founder of Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland, said that sportspeople need to be held to a “higher moral compass” since young people regard them as heroes.

Organiser of Paddy Jackson protest in Cork defends event

The organiser of a protest against the decision of London Irish rugby club to hire former Ulster player Paddy Jackson has defended the event.

Linda Hayden, founder of Action Against Sexual Violence Ireland, said that sportspeople need to be held to a “higher moral compass” since young people regard them as heroes.

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