The Bailieborough representative said that she'd been contacted by constituents and stopped on the street by people who were concerned about the wording of the new law.

Women are involved at many different levels of farming, but 'are not in the picture'.

'We want to harness the power of women'

The services provide support to victims of domestic abuse in Cavan and Monaghan.

There will be workshops spread out across the week next week for anyone interested.

Robbie Gallagher says the service should be available to all women over 40 years of age.

regnant women, partners and newborn babies are expected to be among those attending.