Former TD Jim Glennon admits writing character reference for man convicted of child sexual exploitation, issues apology and resigns from current roles
SUMMARY
Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon has confirmed he authored a character reference for Daniel Ramamoorthy, who was recently convicted of sexually exploiting a teenage boy he met while volunteering at a Christian children’s camp. Ramamoorthy, a former government advisor, also pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Glennon apologized unreservedly, calling his decision to write the reference a 'naive' and 'wrong' error in judgment that may have compounded the victim’s trauma. He announced he will resign from all current professional roles and intends to send a direct apology to the victim’s family through the Courts Service. The Court of Criminal Appeal had previously referenced the character reference without naming Glennon, and in one account, a judge criticized the references for failing to acknowledge the severity of the crime or the victim’s suffering. Glennon served as a TD for Dublin North in the early 2000s.
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Former TD Jim Glennon admits writing character reference for man convicted of child sexual exploitation, issues apology and resigns from current roles
SUMMARY
Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon has confirmed he authored a character reference for Daniel Ramamoorthy, who was recently convicted of sexually exploiting a teenage boy he met while volunteering at a Christian children’s camp. Ramamoorthy, a former government advisor, also pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Glennon apologized unreservedly, calling his decision to write the reference a 'naive' and 'wrong' error in judgment that may have compounded the victim’s trauma. He announced he will resign from all current professional roles and intends to send a direct apology to the victim’s family through the Courts Service. The Court of Criminal Appeal had previously referenced the character reference without naming Glennon, and in one account, a judge criticized the references for failing to acknowledge the severity of the crime or the victim’s suffering. Glennon served as a TD for Dublin North in the early 2000s.
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Both sources report the core facts accurately but differ in emphasis, detail selection, and supplementary content. TheJournal.ie adds more granular detail about the abuse material and judicial commentary, while also framing Glennon through his sports background and including promotional content. Irish Times offers a more formal, restrained account focused on Glennon’s statement and accountability. Neither source appears to contradict verifiable facts, but TheJournal.ie provides slightly more investigative context.
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Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon confirms he gave sex offender a character reference
Article Framing: TheJournal.ie frames the event as a scandal involving moral failure, public trust, and institutional failure, amplified by emotional details and judicial rebuke.
Tone: Sensationalized and urgent, with an emphasis on shock value and reader engagement, underscored by emotional language and promotional content.
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for man convicted of sexually exploiting teenager
Article Framing: Irish Times frames the event as a story of personal moral failure and public accountability, focusing on Glennon’s apology and resignation as acts of atonement.
Tone: Formal, reflective, and restrained, with a focus on institutional decorum and personal contrition.
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WHAT SOURCES AGREE ON
1 / 6- ✓ Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon confirmed he wrote a character reference for Daniel Ramamoorthy, who was convicted of sexually exploiting a teenage boy.
- ✓ Ramamoorthy was convicted of sexually exploiting a child he met while volunteering at a Christian children’s camp.
- ✓ Glennon issued a public apology, acknowledging his actions were a 'naive' and 'wrong' error in judgment.
- ✓ Glennon stated he would resign from all current employment, consultancies, and directorships.
- ✓ The Court of Criminal Appeal referred to the character reference during proceedings but initially withheld the identity of the former TD.
- ✓ Glennon served as a TD for Dublin North between the early 2000s and 2007.
- ✓ Ramamoorthy also pleaded guilty to a charge related to possessing child sexual abuse material (referred to as child pornography in law).
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Former Fianna Fáil TD Jim Glennon confirms he gave sex offender a character reference
Former TD Jim Glennon confirms he wrote character reference for man convicted of sexually exploiting teenager
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