been physically assaulted by Killilea Jnr on several occasions while in the foster care of his parents Mark Killilea Snr and his wife. She said several instances saw Killilea Jnr lash her with a horsewhip until she was bloody. Donagh Killilea, a son of Killlilea Jnr said that the allegations by Silke were "unverified" and "inaccurate". References External links 1939 births 2018 deaths Child abuse in the Republic of Ireland Fianna Fáil MEPs Fianna Fáil senators Fianna Fáil TDs Irish farmers Local councillors in County Galway Members of the 12th Seanad Members of the 13th Seanad Members of the 16th Seanad Members of the 17th Seanad Members of the 21st Dáil Members of the 22nd Dáil MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1984–1989 MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1989–1994 MEPs for the Republic of Ireland 1994–1999 Ministers of State of the 21st Dáil People educated at St Jarlath's College People from Tuam Politicians from County Galway