Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026: Committee and Remaining Stages
Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-25
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Fiona O'Loughlin (FF), Administrative Panel

I am thinking of all of the Poole family now. Jason has become someone that I know well at this stage. We have become friends. I am thinking in particular of Nevaeh, Jennie's daughter. Just before we came in, Jason was chatting about the family and where they are at. He said she had her last day in primary school and her graduation but it was a really difficult emotional day for her because she was one of the few there not to have her mam. That is a very difficult place for anyone to be in but Nevaeh can rest easy now, very sadly because of what her mother went through, but the legislation her uncle has championed with the complete and absolute support of the Minister and his team will hopefully mean other girls will not be in that position again. I firmly believe it is lifesaving.
I thank the Minister for his support the whole way through and for taking this on as a priority piece of legislation, together with Valerie's law. I bumped into David French again yesterday. It has become like a club – a sad one - but it is incredible when out of a place of huge grief, sadness and anger at what has happened positive legislation can be put in place. Adrian and Suzie on the Minister's team have been relentless in getting us here.
I thank all Senators for the way in which we have gotten through this business. Valid points were made, some of which we had discussed before. In particular given the Minister's background and experience, having legislation that is robust and implementable is the most important thing. He has committed to keeping a watching brief on how we go forward in relation to it. That is very much appreciated. The fact that the legislation can leave the Seanad and go to the Dáil for the next step in the process is very heartwarming.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-25