Question 1

What does the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 do?

Accepted Answer

Creates a public Domestic Violence Judgments Register on the Courts Service website containing court judgments of serious domestic violence convictions, with victim consent required for inclusion. Allows convicted persons to apply to court for removal from the Register after three years (or from release date if imprisoned), subject to discretionary judicial review. Amends three existing Acts to permit Register publication without breaching existing confidentiality provisions in rape, assault, and harassment legislation.

Question 2

What stage is the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 17 Jun 2026, the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 is at Second Stage in 27th Seanad. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Domestic Violence Judgments Register Bill 2026 was sponsored by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and was introduced on 15 Jun 2026.

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