The documentary, Untold Secrets, focuses on the life of Anne Silke, who was subjected to abuse in the Tuam institution before being fostered in the home of the late Galway TD Mark Killilea Sr. Before she died, Ms Silke said she was abused and exploited for labour as a child in the Killilea home. She described being physically assaulted by one adult son — former TD Mark Killilea Jnr — in the house and said she was sexually abused by another adult son, Jarlath Killilea, who is also dead. Mark Killilea Sr’s grandson, Galway county councillor Donagh Killilea, speaks in the documentary. He told the Irish Examiner the allegations made by Ms Silke were “unverified” and “inaccurate” but said: “Everyone involved in this has passed away and I’m very sorry for Anne’s family.”

Source: Irish Examiner July 25, 2021 21:00 UTC