Stalking to become standalone offence under Irish law 

Ministe for Justice Helen McEntee is bringing a memo to cabinet to make stalking and non-fatal strangulation standalone offences. Picture: Gareth chaney/Collins

Stalking is to become a standalone criminal offence under Irish law, carrying a maximum prison sentence of 10 years, Cabinet will agree today.

Helen McEntee is to bring a memo to Cabinet on new legislation which will make stalking and non-fatal strangulation standalone offences.