Domestic Violence

Thursday, 20 March 2025

Questions (156)

Aisling Dempsey

Question:

156. Deputy Aisling Dempsey asked the Minister for Justice if he will introduce a domestic violence disclosure scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12613/25]

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Written answers

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 my officials to examine proposals to establish a register or mechanism that would facilitate disclosure of information in respect of an offender’s prior convictions where there is a risk of harm.

Careful consideration is required of the legal and policy implications of how the proposals would work in practice, in consultation with relevant stakeholders.