Ireland's new offender register will not be public

A new register for convicted sex offenders and domestic abusers in Ireland will not be publicly accessible. Instead, only select individuals, such as new partners, may receive information after security reviews. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan previously indicated that serious offenders' names should be public. However, the register will remain confidential, primarily for Garda use, with limited disclosures allowed under specific circumstances. The Department of Justice confirmed that information could be shared to protect individuals from potential harm. O’Callaghan is exploring ways to facilitate this disclosure while considering legal and policy implications.