Legislation to enable a domestic violence register was listed as a priority in the Fianna Fáil manifesto before the general election. However, this important matter is not mentioned in the programme for Government. Will the Minister for Justice indicate whether it is still a priority - he has said that it is - and, if so, when will legislation, to be known as Jennie's law in memory of the late Jennifer Poole, to create a register for those with a history of coercive control and abuse be brought forward? The Department of Justice has stated that the focus is now on practical ways to enable An Garda Síochána to warn partners and family members about dangerous and violent individuals. If it is that straightforward, can we get a promise to make it so in the coming weeks? If not, can we commit to progressing this legislation in order to help in preventing further lives being lost?

I thank Deputy Gogarty for his question. There is a reference to this matter in the programme for Government. I am committed to trying to bring forward that scheme.

As the Deputy identified, this issue was raised by Jason Poole in respect of the tragic death of his sister, Jennifer. We met him. This is of benefit to people who find themselves in relationships with individuals who have a history. It is unusual that we do not have a register of convictions in this country whereby if somebody is convicted of a violent assault against their partner, the matter will not be registered and we will not find information in respect of it unless a journalist is in court on the day. I spoke to the Garda Commissioner about this last Friday. I have organised a meeting in my Department in respect of it. I remain committed to bringing forward the scheme to which I refer.