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Should we have a public sex offenders registry?

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has revealed that a domestic violence register for those convict...

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17.27 27 Feb 2025


Should we have a public sex offenders registry?


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17.27 27 Feb 2025


Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has revealed that a domestic violence register for those convicted of rape or serious sexual assault will be established in Ireland.

He told the Dáil that the only way the public knows about such cases is if a journalist happens to be in court, or if a victim waives their anonymity.

Is this a welcome move?

Hazel Behan, sexual assault survivor and Rachel Morrogh, CEO of the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre join Kieran to discuss.


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