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Why The Gate's report on harassment should be published

Why The Gate's report on harassment should be published | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
I was woken on Saturday morning by a text from a friend to let me know the Gate Theatre will not be publishing the report from the investigation they commissioned into bullying and harassment at the theatre.
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Report into Michael Colgan behaviour not to be published

Report into Michael Colgan behaviour not to be published | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Publication would breach confidentiality of participants, says Gate Theatre board
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Michael Colgan: ‘The purpose of this statement is to apologise to any person I’ve hurt’

Michael Colgan: ‘The purpose of this statement is to apologise to any person I’ve hurt’ | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Ex-artistic director of Gate says ‘behaviour should not be equated with sexual crimes’
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Grace Dyas on Michael Colgan's apology-'His behaviour was more than politically incorrect. I think it was abusive' - 

Grace Dyas on Michael Colgan's apology-'His behaviour was more than politically incorrect. I think it was abusive' -  | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Grace Dyas has said that she does not accept Michael Colgan's apology following allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power against him.
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Former Gate director Colgan set to respond to allegations against him 

Former Gate director Colgan set to respond to allegations against him  | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Former director of the Gate Theatre Michael Colgan is set to respond to allegations of inappropriate behaviour made against him by a number of women in the arts industry.
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Colgan accused of abusing his power-Arts Council staff were forbidden from meeting alone with Michael Colgan

Colgan accused of abusing his power-Arts Council staff were forbidden from meeting alone with Michael Colgan | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Arts Council staff were forbidden from meeting alone with Michael Colgan, the former artistic director of the Gate Theatre, after an allegedly “loud, aggressive
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Gate women put Colgan’s behaviour centre stage-Seven women allege abuse and harassment by theatre’s former longtime director

Gate women put Colgan’s behaviour centre stage-Seven women allege abuse and harassment by theatre’s former longtime director | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Seven women allege abuse and harassment by theatre’s former longtime director
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First Encounters: Michael Colgan and Doug Hughes

First Encounters: Michael Colgan and Doug Hughes | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
‘He’s got an ego but it’s an adjustable ego’
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Gate report: ‘I left Ireland to escape this culture of silence’

Gate report: ‘I left Ireland to escape this culture of silence’ | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Opinion: The Gate won’t publish its Michael Colgan report. Action is needed
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The statement of over 70 women supporting those who spoke out about Michael Colgan

The statement of over 70 women supporting those who spoke out about Michael Colgan | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Actors, writers, directors, producers, designers and stage managers sign statement supporting others who ended silence about abuse of power
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Michael Colgan apology rejected as ‘pathetic’ by accusers

Michael Colgan apology rejected as ‘pathetic’ by accusers | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
‘Misjudged behaviour’ claim is ‘Very feeble response . . . it puts the fault back on us’
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MICHAEL COLGAN has broken his silence on allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power

MICHAEL COLGAN has broken his silence on allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
MICHAEL COLGAN has broken his silence on allegations of inappropriate behaviour and abuse of power
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Gate trustee expresses ‘deep concern’ at Colgan allegations

Gate trustee expresses ‘deep concern’ at Colgan allegations | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Nicholas Kearns with Martin McAleese welcome moves by Gate board to investigate women’s claims
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Incidents during Spoleto 2016 cited in sexual allegations against Gate Theatre artistic director

Incidents during Spoleto 2016 cited in sexual allegations against Gate Theatre artistic director | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Colgan visited Charleston with 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
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Through The Gate: Ciara Elizabeth Smyth & Ruth Gordon experiences with Michael Colgan

Through The Gate: Ciara Elizabeth Smyth & Ruth Gordon experiences with Michael Colgan | The Irish Literary Times | Scoop.it
Through The Gate: Ciara Elizabeth Smyth & Ruth Gordon experiences with Michael Colgan Ciara Elizabeth SmythI want to begin by saying I do not regret my time in the Gate. I worked there for th
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