Fianna Fail TD’S fury at online abuse ordeal

A FIANNA Fail TD yesterday highlighted the online abuse and social media trolling which public figures are subjected to daily.

Roscommon/galway representative Eugene Murphy said he was forced to contact gardai recently because of threats to him and his family.

He added: “This incident began when a constituent left abusive messages on the voicemail of my Strokestown office in relation to various national issues. Threats were made to me and my family and there was an incitement to violence.

“It is totally outrageous and unacceptable and I will not tolerate this type of unfounded abuse.”