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# States of Fear

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Opinion: 'States of Fear' may have caused a seismic shift in Ireland, but more needs to be done
As RTÉ examines the legacy of States of Fear, 21 years on, Sheila Ahern discusses the landmark documentary and the late Mary Raftery, its producer.
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Mar 2nd 2020, 2:51 PM
# investigative journalism
Mary Raftery's articles are set to be re-published online
The journalist’s documentaries ‘States of Fear’ and ‘Cardinal Sins’ highlighted child abuse in schools and the Catholic Church.
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Oct 15th 2014, 10:29 AM
# Groundbreaking
Fifteen years on, how States of Fear changed Irish society
An event is being held to mark the anniversary of the programme which shed a light on a dark part of Irish society.
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May 3rd 2014, 8:45 AM
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Column: ‘For abuse victims like me, Mary helped expose the truth’
Clerical abuse victim Andrew Madden tells TheJournal.ie about his memories of journalist Mary Raftery – and how she exposed a corrupt system.
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Jan 10th 2012, 4:30 PM
# Mary Raftery
Tributes flood in for 'inspirational' journalist Mary Raftery
Figures from across the political spectrum have spoken of their sadness at her death.
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Jan 10th 2012, 1:01 PM