A column I wished I never had to write: Seeing the tragedy in #Tullamore as a one off is a useful way of coping with its horror. But the attack isn’t random. The victim's gender was key to why she was selected for attack. 1/n irishtimes.com/opinion/femici… There are patterns between events that deliver violence against women.
1. Women experience violence at the hands of men. Women are not raped or killed by invisible forces. Men kill women. #notallmen. Not even many men. But is almost always men @FixeditI will help you see. 2/n

Personal responsibility has become a defining feature of the government and NPHET’s advice. An approach that is now deeply embedded and deeply divisive. An approach not supported by available evidence /1
irishtimes.com/opinion/person… 4 reasons: 1. Personal action as key to prevention invariably results in criticism of those affected. This is the first step towards stigmatisation. It reduces the likelihood people will come forward for testing & ultimately increases transmission. /2 irishtimes.com/opinion/corona…