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Catherine's Story

Oct 21st, 2009, 1:00 pm

On Tuesday, 29th September, Moncrieff aired the story of Catherine and the abuse she suffered at the hands of her step father.

Here is Catherine’s story from 29th September.

On 20th October, the story continued with Aoife, Catherine’s daughter who speaks about being a product of abuse and disgust at the justice system.

 

We also heard from Catherine’s son Patrick who speaks about his fear of becoming his father.

On 21st October, the story picked up with Catherine’s husband James who talks about meeting Catherine as a young girl and also his despair at the justice system.

The HSE have contacted Newstalk on the 20th October to offer their services to the family. The family are currently considering the offer.If you have been affected by topics brought up in this interview please contact the helplines listed below.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre
Tel: 1 800 77 88 88
The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre offers information and guidance on matters concerning Rape and Sexual Assault, primarily throughout Ireland.
www.drcc.ie

The Samaritans
Tel: 1850 60 90 90
www.dublinsamaritans.ie

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Sean Moncrieff has presented the afternoon show on Newstalk since May 2004. He was born in London to an I... Read More