'Stalking still not a criminal offence, and that needs to change'

Senator Lisa Chambers said current laws on harassment do not adequately protect women, and pointed to other jurisdictions which saw an increase in prosecutions and convictions when stalking was made a standalone offence. File picture: Conor McCabe Photography

Fianna Fáil has introduced a bill to make stalking a standalone criminal offence under Irish law, with a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Senator Lisa Chambers said current laws on harassment do not adequately protect women, and pointed to other jurisdictions which saw an increase in prosecutions and convictions when stalking was made a standalone offence.