Update on Jennie's Law

23rd of October 2025 - I am pleased to welcome the recent announcement by Government on the Cabinet approval of #JenniesLaw.

I commend the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, my colleague Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and most importantly Jason Poole, Jennifer’s brother and family who have been working tirelessly over the past number of years to ensure that Jennie’s Law is progressed and brought into law.

The law aims to protect those living with domestic violence and will see the establishment of a nationwide Domestic Violence Register which will be operated by the Courts Service and named in memory of Jennifer Poole.

The recent announcement is a culmination of years of hard work, advocacy and determination by Jason and everyone involved with this campaign. It will be transformative in helping people across Ireland, who are in a relationship, to discover whether their partner has a history of serious domestic violence convictions.

Jason Poole presenting the public petition signed by thousands in support of Jennie's Law. L to R: Paul McAuliffe TD, Minister Jim O'Callaghan, Jason Poole and Senator Fiona O'Loughlin.