Sinn Fein TD Louise O'Reilly has increased the security measures in her home after she received sexual threats and physical violence threats online.
The Fingal TD was contacted by the Oireachtas about a threat which "spurred her on" in adding security measures to her home. It comes as TDs Holly Cairns and Neasa Hourigan spoke out about the abuse they receive online while carrying out their job on The Late Late Show.
Deputy O'Reilly said male TDs do receive abuse online but added that women are targeted in a different way. She told Newstalk: "I do want to say the vast majority of people who contact my office are looking for help.
