Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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180. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if he will provide a detailed report in regard to a proposed Bill (details supplied) [17802/25]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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Reforming our criminal justice system to make it more victim-centred is a central focus of our Zero Tolerance Strategy for combatting Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (DSGBV), which builds on reforms already introduced in this area, including through Supporting a Victim's Journey.

The Programme for Government commits to working with An Garda Síochána to ensure a person in an intimate relationship can be informed of a serious risk to them where a new partner has a history of domestic violence.

I have requested officials to examine proposals to establish a register or mechanism that would allow for the disclosure of information in respect of an offender’s prior convictions where there is a risk of harm.

This would apply to individuals convicted on indictment of an offence against an intimate partner, or former intimate partner, subject to court discretion and victim consent.

Department officials are currently consulting with relevant stakeholders to examine the legal and policy implications of how such a register would work in practice, and to agree the most appropriate approach.