Justice Minister to introduce new laws on stalking and strangulation

The Department of Justice will also take over refuges, services, and other supports for victims of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee told the Dáil that she will publish the bill before Easter.

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has promised to publish new criminal offences for stalking and non-fatal strangulation in wake of the murder of Ashling Murphy.

Addressing the Dáil, Ms McEntee said that her department will now take over refuges, services, and other supports for victims of domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence.