“and I intend to get therapy.”

Monday’s Irish News spotted the quote of the week from Sinn Féin president Gerry Adams in the interview with Ryan Tubridy. On being “told” “around 19 – 96” that his father was an abuser, the re-selected Sinn Féin candidate for west Belfast said

“I got professional help and I intend to get therapy.”

Don’t forget to let us know how that works out…


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