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10/01/2012
Journalist Mary Raftery Dies Aged 54
Journalist Mary Raftery died this morning following an illness.
The 54-year-old was best known for the 'States of Fear' documentary series which revealed the extent of physical and sexual abuse suffered by children in Irish State schools which were run by the church.
She also produced and directed RTE’s 'Prime Time Investigates: Cardinal Secrets' programme which led to the formation of the Murphy Commission of Investigation into child sex abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese.
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has expressed his shock and sadness following the death of the journalist and documentary-maker Mary Raftery.
Deputy Martin said: "Mary was a groundbreaking, inspirational journalist who made a major contribution to Irish public life. Through her work Mary raised the level of public debate in this country and touched many lives.
"Mary tirelessly campaigned for the rights of those who were abused and mistreated and challenged the status quo. As a result of her work Mary is held in the highest regard by so many people across the country who will feel a huge sense of loss today following her untimely death."
She is survived by her husband David Waddell and their son Ben.
(CD/GK)
The 54-year-old was best known for the 'States of Fear' documentary series which revealed the extent of physical and sexual abuse suffered by children in Irish State schools which were run by the church.
She also produced and directed RTE’s 'Prime Time Investigates: Cardinal Secrets' programme which led to the formation of the Murphy Commission of Investigation into child sex abuse in the Dublin Archdiocese.
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin has expressed his shock and sadness following the death of the journalist and documentary-maker Mary Raftery.
Deputy Martin said: "Mary was a groundbreaking, inspirational journalist who made a major contribution to Irish public life. Through her work Mary raised the level of public debate in this country and touched many lives.
"Mary tirelessly campaigned for the rights of those who were abused and mistreated and challenged the status quo. As a result of her work Mary is held in the highest regard by so many people across the country who will feel a huge sense of loss today following her untimely death."
She is survived by her husband David Waddell and their son Ben.
(CD/GK)
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