Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-25
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Pauline Tully (SF), Cultural and Educational Panel

I move amendment No. 1:
In page 3, line 29, after “subsection (4)” to insert “and (4A)”
Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 relate to the safety of victims. As we know, for this register to go ahead the victim must give their consent. We want to make sure the victims are safeguarded when giving consent. While they may have endured years of violence, coercive control or whatever the offence was and while the person has been convicted of that crime and hopefully will be serving a sentence, it does not mean that the control, intimidation and harassment have ended. I am aware of many people who have separated after violent episodes, and harassment, pressure and fear continue.
This amendment seeks to ensure that victims are given proper support, that sufficient information will be provided to them, that they will have support from specialist domestic violence services, and that they will be able to make informed and safe decisions. We need to be absolutely certain that the victim is giving their consent freely and voluntarily, that they have the ability to withdraw that consent at any stage prior to publication, and that that would be respected.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-25