FG calls for gardaí to get cameras

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.

"Justice Minister Michael McDowell should equip gardaí with video cameras to take to domestic violence crime scenes and gather evidence at an early stage, as happens in the UK.