Mayo senator's legislation to criminalise stalking is progressing

A Mayo Oireachtas member has staged her stalking bill proceeding to Committee Stage tomorrow brings the bill one step closer to its enactment.

Senator Lisa Chambers commented: “Our legislation to criminalise stalking is progressing.

"This week I have met the Justice Minister Helen McEntee with Stalking Ireland’s co-funders Eve McDowell and Una Ring to discuss the enacting of this important piece of legislation.

“With the committee stage of the bill approaching, we are another step closer in making stalking a stand-alone offence this year.

"By introducing this new law and making stalking a criminal offence we are sending a strong message to any future stalker of the seriousness of the crime and the penalty that will ensue.”