IN introducing an item on domestic violence on the Late Late Show on 20 October, Pat Kenny began by stating that “as many men suffer physical abuse at the hands of their wives and partners as women.”

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese must scrutinise the way in which the controversial Immigration Bill was forced through the Dáil, opposition parties said last night.

Fine Gael Seanad Justice and Equality Spokesperson Senator Sheila Terry said today that Gardaí should be equipped with cameras in order to record domestic violence injuries, following a dramatic drop in the number of domestic violence convictions.

South Tipperary TD Tom Hayes has been elected to replace Padraic McCormack as chairman of the Fine Gael parliamentary party.