Jennie's Law could be enacted before summer as domestic abuser register moves to Cabinet

Under the plans, the names of those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner will be included on a public register as part of the conviction process

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan will bring Jennie’s Law to Cabinet on Tuesday, and he will seek to secure approval to publish the text of the Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Bill 2006. File Picture: PA

Laws enabling the establishment of a public register of the names of domestic abusers could be in place within weeks.

Justice minister Jim O’Callaghan will bring Jennie’s Law to Cabinet on Tuesday, and he will seek to secure approval to publish the text of the Domestic Violence (Judgments) Register Bill 2006.