Calls have been made for stricter sanctions and penalties to be imposed on those who engage in online abuse of politicians.
A recent study of 60 TDS and Senators by The Irish Times reported that 31 had received online threats of physical violence.
Former Sligo senator and general election candidate Susan O Keeffe says there are a number of reasons why politicians don't go public about online abuse.
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