MCAULIFFE WELCOMES PASSING OF JENNIE’S LAW THROUGH BY DÁIL
Published on: 16 July 2026
‘Jennie’s Law will be transformative in saving people from domestic violence for generations to come’ - Paul McAuliffe TD
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West has welcomed the passage of the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 (Jennie’s Law) by the Dáil. This evening’s approval comes after a long running campaign by domestic violence campaigner and brother of Jennifer Poole (who the Law is named after), Jason Poole.
Speaking following the passage of Jennie’s Law in the Dáil, Deputy McAuliffe said: “I commend the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, my colleague Senator Fiona O’Loughlin and most importantly Jason Poole, Jennifer’s brother and family who have been working tirelessly over the past number of years to ensure that Jennie’s Law is progressed and brought into law.
Today’s passing of Jennie’s Law through the Dáil is a culmination of years of hard work, advocacy and determination by all on this campaign. Jennifer Poole was a mother of two, a healthcare worker at Beneavin Lodge Care Home, and played camogie with Erin's Isle. The Bill will be known as Jennie’s Law in memory of Jennifer.
Deputy McAuliffe added: “This law will be transformative in helping people across Ireland, who are in a relationship, to discover whether their partner had a history of serious domestic violence convictions.
In her life, as a mother, a care worker, a club member, Jennifer Poole gave so much to our community, she stood for everything that is positive about our community. It is fitting that even after this tragedy she and her family have inspired this community to pass Jennie’s Law and to save lives in this country.
I would echo the Minister's point that a register alone is not a solution. It has to sit alongside the wider strategy - continued funding for victim support organisations, awareness raising, and work on the root causes of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and I will support these initiatives where possible.”
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For more information: For more information, contact: 087 672 7060 or email: paul.mcauliffe@oireachtas.ie.
Date: Wednesday, 15th of July 2026.
