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Protest planned in Waterford on Friday over comments made in Cork rape trial

Protest planned in Waterford on Friday over comments made in Cork rape trial

A protest is taking place in Waterford on Friday over controversial comments about a woman's underwear in a rape trial.

During closing arguments in a case in Cork, the senior counsel for the defence made remarks about the fact the 17 year old complainant was wearing a thong.

Protests are planned for John Roberts Square in Waterford at 4pm on Friday.

Meanwhile, protests are also planned for Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Belfast today.

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