Fianna Fáil calls for domestic violence register in push to prevent future tragedies 

Scheme has been developed in collaboration with Jason Poole, whose sister was murdered by an ex-partner

Senator Fiona O'Loughlin said Fianna Fáil would enact Jennie's Law, if returned to government. Picture: Brian Lawless

A domestic violence register must be established and has the potential to save lives, a Fianna Fáil candidate has said.

The introduction of a coercive control register would give gardaí the power to be able to inform somebody, when asked, whether their partner has a violent history.