There are plans to introduce a domestic violence register, which would see offenders named.
The proposed law is named after 24-year-old Jennifer Poole from Dublin, who was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy in 2021.
The 33-year-old had served time in prison for attacking a former girlfriend, and lied to Jennifer during their relationship saying he was living in Spain during the time he was in jail.
He brother, Jason, says it’s bittersweet to see Jennie’s Law becoming a reality:
