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McDonald’s to investigate allegations that Irish worker was taunted after rape

Ciara Mangan waived her right to anonymity and spoke publicly this week

Ciara Mangan speaking to the media outside the The Criminal Courts of Justice. McDonald’s has appointed a new unit to crack down on sexual harassment and bullying after admitting the business has “fallen short”. Picture: Collins Courts

McDonald’s is to investigate allegations that an employee in Ireland was subjected to taunts at work after she was raped at a house party.

Ciara Mangan waived her right to anonymity and spoke publicly this week after a former co-worker was convicted of raping her 10 years ago.

She said she was taunted at work with “rape songs” and “rape comments” after the attack.

In a statement, the fast food company’s UK and Ireland chief ...