Justice minister to establish register for those convicted of serious sexual assault or domestic violence

'Incomprehensible' that we publish details of tax evaders but not a list of people convicted of rape or serious sexual assault, says justice minister

Minister for justice Jim O'Callaghan was speaking in respect of Jennie's Law, which proposes introducing a register which would give gardaí the power to be able to inform somebody, when asked, whether their partner has a violent history. Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

Justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has committed to creating a register of those convicted of rape, serious sexual assault, or domestic violence which would be available to the public.

The publication of such a register, which would be divulged to the public in the same way as tax offenders, has raised concerns about the risk to a victim's right to anonymity.