Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputy for raising this extraordinarily important issue. It is one we have worked on across the House during the last period of time, including publishing an ambitious domestic, sexual and gender-based violence strategy, which was led by my colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and establishing a new agency, called Cuan, to drive this zero-tolerance approach. When I was the Minister for Justice, I had the absolute honour of meeting Jennie's brother, Jason. He has rightly, as the Deputy said, been campaigning for what he calls "Jennie's Law". Within that is a very sensible proposal on how we get to a domestic violence register. The Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan, is very committed to addressing this important issue and ensuring there are effective measures in place so the Garda can issue confidential warnings to persons who may be a risk in an intimate relationship. This is the ultimate aim of what needs to be achieved. Work is ongoing in the Department of Justice and I know engagement will take place in this regard.

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