- Sex-abuse case character references from public representatives ‘unacceptable’ The Irish Times
- ‘Not acceptable’ – Taoiseach decries decision by mystery TD to give character reference to ex-government adviser convicted of child exploitation The Irish Independent
- 'Extraordinary' that TD did not mention child victim in reference for convicted ex-adviser, judge says The Journal
- Brenda Power: Nameless TD who vouched for a paedophile owes us all an explanation The Irish Independent
