Minister and garda commissioner disagree over how public proposed offenders register should be

The justice minister had previously likened the proposed register to the list of tax evaders that is published on a quarterly basis

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan said the purpose of the register is to protect people who enter into relationships unaware that their partner has a history of violence. File Picture: Sam Boal/Collins

The justice minister and garda commissioner are at odds over whether a proposed sex offenders register would be made public.

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