Irish Examiner view: Social media platforms allow hate and harassment fester

Senator Micheál Carrigy's case is the latest example of the kind of appalling abuse that tech giants profit from

Senator Micheál Carrigy received messages — online and via his phone — threatening him and his family. Picture: Maxwells

Details of  the harassment of Longford-based senator Micheál Carrigy emerged in recent court proceedings, and to say they make for horrifying reading is an understatement.

Senator Carrigy told the court that his harasser had threatened to attack him and his family at home, as well as leaving voicemails stating his children would be sterilised.