Dr. Karan Casey:

They were across the board in theatres. There may have been some protection but this happened at sessions, fleadh houses, after the gig or at the fleadh. My own incident happened on a tour bus. Another point we did not mention is that these incidents may happen in multiple jurisdictions. If they happen on tour, it is difficult for the women to report them because they are moving to the next gig. Members must remember we do not have lots of money. In fairness to Ms Kate Barry, she wrote this briefing document when it really should be a civil servant's job. These incidents happen backstage or behind the pub, you name it.

They happen everywhere. That is the problem.