It comes after the measure wasn't included in the programme for Government - prompting a backlash from the family of murder victim Jennifer Poole.
The new Justice Minister says he is committed to establishing a database of domestic abusers.
It comes after the measure wasn't included in the programme for Government - prompting a backlash from the family of murder victim Jennifer Poole.
They had been campaigning for a register of domestic abusers, to make women aware if they were entering a relationship with someone who has a violent history.
Speaking on Kildare Today this morning, Jennifer's brother Jason Poole said if legislation was in place he wouldn't have to visit his "sister's grave".

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