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Tue 12 Dec 2009Outsiders often needed to break our cosy consensus
THE LAST RTÉ Radio One This Weekprogramme of the decade on Sunday encapsulated much about Irish public life. Three of its four stories dealt with the consequences of secrecy, writes ELAINE BYRNE
Tommie Gorman’s searching interview with Gerry Adams unveiled allegations of sexual abuse made by his niece Áine Tyrell against her father, Liam Adams (Gerry’s brother), dating back to 1987. Gerry Adams also revealed that his late father subjected members of his family to sexual, emotional and physical abuse. In what was uncomfortable listening, Adams referred to the “culture of concealment” which prevented the matter being raised before now.
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