Man who harassed politician and made threats against his children 'got off lightly'

Despite the case coming to an end, Micheál Carrigy said he felt like he did not get 'proper justice' and he can't understand why the case was 'dragged' out despite a guilty plea. Picture: Gareth Chaney/Collins

A Fine Gael politician who was harassed with threats made to his children and his home has claimed his perpetrator "got off lightly" and that the suspended sentence handed down to his harasser is not enough of a deterrent to others.

Senator Micheál Carrigy also claimed the courts system is not supporting victims and cases are being “dragged out” which is retraumatising victims and preventing gardaí from being out on the beat.