Dear Mr O’Callaghan,
We are writing to urge you to take immediate action to protect people in Ireland from known domestic abusers by introducing Jennie’s Law—a Domestic Abuse Register that would prevent abusers from hiding their past and trapping new victims.
Currently, there is no way for someone to check if a new partner has a violent history, leaving countless people vulnerable to dangerous relationships. Jennie’s Law would change this by introducing:
• A Domestic Abuse Register for repeat offenders and those with convictions.
• A Right to Ask policy, so individuals can check if a partner has a history of abuse.
• A Right to Know system, allowing Gardaí to proactively warn those at risk.
• Criminal penalties for abusers who deceive new partners about their past.
• Improved protections and legal aid for survivors.
Other countries have already taken these steps to protect victims—Ireland must not fall behind. No one should have to suffer abuse simply because their abuser was allowed to hide their past. By introducing Jennie’s Law, you can help prevent further harm and save lives.
Please take action now to make Ireland safer for everyone.
Sincerely