Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 [Seanad]: Committee Stage
Dail Éireann — 2026-07-15
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Alan Kelly (LAB), Tipperary North

I agree with my colleagues. I believe five years is to short, to be honest. I find that no argument has been made for the three years at all. It seems incredibly short. The idea that a person who commits such an offence can apply for this after three years does not sit well with me. I do not think would sit well with the majority of Members in this House. I note the Minister's choice of words regarding rehabilitation. I understand where he is coming from in relation to his position as the Minister for justice but it is a separate discussion. It is not relatable to the time period of three years in any way, shape or form. In this spirit of collegiality, the Minister should consider this amendment and accept it. I know it is very unusual and it would not change anything substantive but it would be a longer timeframe, which would certainly be far more palatable to us all.

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