IN his letter (July 18), Brian Abbot hit the nail on the head when he said we should expect those who caused the mess, including members of the Government, to make sacrifices before sacrificing all those who are going to suffer cuts in public services, pay and jobs.

BRIAN ABBOT (Irish Examiner letters, July 7) says there is a need for a report on men abused by women, and that this should be done urgently.