The wife of former prime minister Boris Johnson said she had been contacted by more women who believe they were assaulted by him.

Limerick crime boss Dundon, who is serving his time in Mountjoy Prison, claims the parole board did not take all reasonable steps to inform him of all the information that grounded the parole refusal earlier this year.

The Government approved proposals to give judges the discretion to recommend minimum jail terms for those sentenced to life imprisonment.

The hearing will take place behind closed doors.