Embedded Files
June 17th: Valerie's Law has been approved by the Dail and will now go to the Seanad
2026-06-17: Holly Cairns welcomes Dáil passage of ‘Valerie’s Law’
2026-06-17: Holly Cairns welcomes Dáil passage of ‘Valerie’s Law’
https://www.socialdemocrats.ie/holly-cairns-welcomes-dail-passage-of-valeries-law/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThis%20legislation%20seeks%20to%20ensure,who%20was%20murdered%20in%202019.
2026-06-15: Irish Examiner: Same-sex couples and other surrogate families in Ireland need guardianship rights
2026-06-15: Irish Examiner: Same-sex couples and other surrogate families in Ireland need guardianship rights
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41861466.html
2026-06-09: East Coast FM: Jennie's Law and Valerie's Law
2026-06-09: East Coast FM: Jennie's Law and Valerie's Law
2026-06-01: Brother of murdered Cork woman asks public to request their local TDs support Valerie's Law
2026-06-01: Brother of murdered Cork woman asks public to request their local TDs support Valerie's Law
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41854944.html
2026-05-30: Jade’s Law equivalent to be introduced ‘as soon as next year’ hears vigil
2026-05-30: Jade’s Law equivalent to be introduced ‘as soon as next year’ hears vigil
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOCnQZNIVww
2026-05-29: Stormont commits to Jade’s Law equivalent for Northern Ireland by 2027
2026-05-29: Stormont commits to Jade’s Law equivalent for Northern Ireland by 2027
2026-05-28: Southern Star: Dail endorsement of Valerie's Law witnessed by her three sisters as family welcomes support
2026-05-28: Southern Star: Dail endorsement of Valerie's Law witnessed by her three sisters as family welcomes support
2026-05-27: Fianna Fail Podcast: In Our Own Words: Valerie's Law
2026-05-27: Fianna Fail Podcast: In Our Own Words: Valerie's Law
2026-05-26: Jade's Law Equivalent in Northern Ireland - Peaceful Gathering in Londonderry Guildhall 29th May
2026-05-26: Jade's Law Equivalent in Northern Ireland - Peaceful Gathering in Londonderry Guildhall 29th May
2026-05-21: Dail agrees to move Valerie's Law to Second Stage
2026-05-21: Dail agrees to move Valerie's Law to Second Stage
https://www.rte.ie/news/politics/2026/0521/1574579-valeries-law-dail-legislation/
2026-05-14: Southern Star: Brother hails milestone as law in Valerie's name a step closer
2026-05-14: Southern Star: Brother hails milestone as law in Valerie's name a step closer
https://www.southernstar.ie/search/valerie
2026-05-14: Daily Mail: Brother of tragic murder victim Valerie French reveals how he is taking a stand to make sure the State prioritises bereaved families - not killers
2026-05-14: Daily Mail: Brother of tragic murder victim Valerie French reveals how he is taking a stand to make sure the State prioritises bereaved families - not killers
2026-05-13: Irish Daily Mail: The law treats killers as if they have stolen a car
2026-05-13: Irish Daily Mail: The law treats killers as if they have stolen a car
https://www.pressreader.com/newspapers/n/irish-daily-mail/20260513
2026-05-07: Valerie's Law approved by Cabinet
2026-05-07: Valerie's Law approved by Cabinet
Minister Jim O'Callaghan's Instagram reel on this:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYCZ7YuN5rw/?igsh=MTJiZzFwYXBtaTBydw==
C103 7th May 2026 - Cork Today | Podcast on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/61VjZTRdgmghGFT5Awr6qE
Starts 12 minutes in:
https://www.mixcloud.com/c1032/corktoday-7th-may-2026/
https://www.fiannafail.ie/news/valeries-law-to-put-children-first-in-aftermath-of-domestic-homicide
https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/cabinet-approval-secured-for-valeries-law
https://www.lawsociety.ie/gazette/top-stories/2026/may/ministers-back-publication-of-valeries-law/
https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-star/20260507/281629606887713
https://www.tuamherald.ie/2026/05/07/cabinet-approval-secured-for-valeries-law/
https://www.mayonews.ie/news/crime/2078239/major-milestone-as-cabinet-approves-valerie-s-law.html
https://www.midwestradio.ie/news/law-to-honour-mother-killed-in-mayo-goes-to-cabinet/
2026-05-06: Minister Jim O'Callaghan secures Cabinet approval to publish ‘Valerie’s Law’ to remove guardianship rights from one guardian/parent convicted of killing the other guardian/parent
2026-05-06: Minister Jim O'Callaghan secures Cabinet approval to publish ‘Valerie’s Law’ to remove guardianship rights from one guardian/parent convicted of killing the other guardian/parent
https://www.rte.ie/player/series/rt%C3%A9-news-six-one/SI0000001474?epguid=IH10016318-26-0126
2026-05-06: Newstalk Breakfast : Power with the Child
2026-05-06: Newstalk Breakfast : Power with the Child
https://www.joe.ie/news/valeries-law-nears-final-approval-as-cabinet-decision-looms-870948
2026-05-05: Minister for Justice to bring Valerie's Law to Cabinet on Wednesday May 6th
2026-05-05: Minister for Justice to bring Valerie's Law to Cabinet on Wednesday May 6th
https://www.rte.ie/news/2026/0505/1571779-valeries-law/
https://www.rte.ie/radio/podcasts/22606641-legislation-on-the-way-preventing-someone-who-had/
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41839269.html
https://extra.ie/2026/05/05/news/valeries-law-spouse-killers
https://www.echolive.ie/nationalnews/arid-41839518.html
https://evoke.ie/2026/05/05/news/valeries-law-strip-spouse-killers-parental-rights
https://www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/kerry-today/valeries-law-to-go-before-cabinet-may-5th-2026-482426
https://www.facebook.com/share/1KbFnLvDLR/
Alternative links:
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22606641/ or
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/morning-ireland/2026/0505/1571753-morning-ireland-tuesday-5-may-2026// Starts at 1:22:00 to 1:33:50
Virgin Media News
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NYKGytdmBrI
https://www.instagram.com/p/DX8_ZK2DelG/?igsh=MWxibnoyanN4ajAyZg==
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX9Z7EOkx3b/?igsh=MXN1MjBsY3FkMThsOQ==
https://www.tiktok.com/@virginmedianews/photo/7636346647252962582
2026-04-30: Stormont to introduce law removing parental responsibility for convicted killers
2026-04-30: Stormont to introduce law removing parental responsibility for convicted killers
https://sinnfein.ie/news/sheerin-welcomes-finance-ministers-commitment-to-jades-law/
2026-04-19: Campaigner calls on Stormont to strip killers of parental rights
2026-04-19: Campaigner calls on Stormont to strip killers of parental rights
This is about extending Jade's Law (the UK equivalent of Valerie's Law) to Northern Ireland. Their launch mentioned Valerie's Law.
2026-04-09: Donegal News: Plans to remove convicted killers of parental rights progresses
2026-04-09: Donegal News: Plans to remove convicted killers of parental rights progresses
https://donegalnews.com/plans-to-remove-convicted-killers-of-parental-rights-progresses/
2026-04-04: Irish Mail on Sunday: 'We only get to see my murdered sister Valerie's little boys four times a year because of her murdering husband.'
2026-04-04: Irish Mail on Sunday: 'We only get to see my murdered sister Valerie's little boys four times a year because of her murdering husband.'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15706657/Valerie-David-French-James-Kilroy-Tusla.html
2026-04-04: Irish Examiner: Drafting of guardianship removal legislation 'Valerie's Law' at advanced stage, justice minister says
2026-04-04: Irish Examiner: Drafting of guardianship removal legislation 'Valerie's Law' at advanced stage, justice minister says
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/courtandcrime/arid-41821856.html
2026-04-03: Irish Times: Plans to strip convicted killers of parental rights to proceed despite Tusla’s concerns
2026-04-03: Irish Times: Plans to strip convicted killers of parental rights to proceed despite Tusla’s concerns
2026-03-29: Mail on Sunday : System has failed to protect children
2026-03-29: Mail on Sunday : System has failed to protect children
https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-irish-mail-on-sunday/20260329/282123528049731
2026-03-20: RTE Radio One Liveline: Item on Valerie's Law as part of the coverage of Daena Walsh's murder
2026-03-20: RTE Radio One Liveline: Item on Valerie's Law as part of the coverage of Daena Walsh's murder
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/liveline/2026/0320/1564410-liveline-friday-20-march-2026//
47:35 onwards on Valerie's Law
2026-03-17: BBC: My dad stabbed my mum to death - but then I had to move back in with him
2026-03-17: BBC: My dad stabbed my mum to death - but then I had to move back in with him
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg3e70pnpeo
This is about the UK equivalent of Valerie's Law called Jade's Law.
The UK Ministry of Justice said it was implementing Jade's Law "as swiftly and safely as possible and it will come into force by the end of 2026".
2026-03-13: X, C, A, B, MZ: I’m thinking of the lonely alphabet of brave, anonymous women and girls
2026-03-13: X, C, A, B, MZ: I’m thinking of the lonely alphabet of brave, anonymous women and girls
by Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC (human rights lawyer)
2026-02-11: Cork's 96FM: Valerie French's Brother Calls On Tusla To Drop Opposition To Valerie's Law Suspending Guardianship After Conviction
2026-02-11: Cork's 96FM: Valerie French's Brother Calls On Tusla To Drop Opposition To Valerie's Law Suspending Guardianship After Conviction
2026-02-06: Ocean FM: North West Today "Valerie's Law"
2026-02-06: Ocean FM: North West Today "Valerie's Law"
Link TBD
2026-02-05 Radio Kerry: Valerie’s Law: Removing Convicted Spouse Killers’ Guardianship of Their Children
2026-02-05 Radio Kerry: Valerie’s Law: Removing Convicted Spouse Killers’ Guardianship of Their Children
2026-02-04 Southern Star: Victim's brother urges Tusla to stand behind Valerie's Law
2026-02-04 Southern Star: Victim's brother urges Tusla to stand behind Valerie's Law
2026-02-04 East Coast FM: The Morning Show "The rights of a child should be paramount"
2026-02-04 East Coast FM: The Morning Show "The rights of a child should be paramount"
https://www.instagram.com/reels/DUVgHM4jAuZ/
2026-02-04 Irish Times Letters: Bill to remove parental rights of killers based on good evidence
2026-02-04 Irish Times Letters: Bill to remove parental rights of killers based on good evidence
Sir, – Like Ellen O’Malley Dunlop (Letters, February 4th) I was very surprised to read about Tusla’s objection to the proposed legislation on Valerie’s Law.
The Department of Justice is to be congratulated on the excellent and detailed research that it conducted on this topic as can be read on its Policy and Legislative Briefing Paper: Guardianship and Infants (Amendment) Bill 2025. It includes references to earlier commissioned research and reports, including the report Familicide and Domestic and Family Violence in Ireland. This work preceded the legislation, which is what is required in evidence-led policy formation.
However, the implementation of these new regulations will need agency support – so may need to be allocated to a more specific agency, such as Cuan? – Yours, etc,
Dr EVELYN MAHON (fellow emerita)
2026-02-04 Newstalk Breakfast: Interview on Tusla position.
2026-02-04 Newstalk Breakfast: Interview on Tusla position.
https://www.newstalk.com/news/tusla-valerie-french-2230631
2026-02-04 Irish Times Letters "Children are better off having no contact with parent convicted of a domestic abuse murder"
2026-02-04 Irish Times Letters "Children are better off having no contact with parent convicted of a domestic abuse murder"
Sir, - In Ellen Coyne’s article “Tusla objects to removing parental rights of killers,” (Social Affairs, February 2nd) she makes reference to the fact that Tusla, the child and family agency, claims that children’s best interests are served by them having a connection with their birth parents.
However, when reading further into the article it would seem that Tusla argues that parents accused of a “suspected killing” still have “inherent rights”, which is different from a convicted murderer having parental rights.
Family law is very complex when it comes to parental and children’s rights. However, if in a criminal court of law it was proven, beyond all reasonable doubt, that a parent, who was a domestic violent abuser, had maliciously planned and murdered the other parent, without any thought or care given to the consequences for the children who had been exposed to the domestic abuse from the perpetrator, surely it’s in the best interest of the children not to be exposed to this parent.
Some would argue that the imprisoned parent should have at least supervised access to the children. However, I would argue that even when access is supervised, child victims of domestic violence cannot be fully protected from further abuse from the perpetrator.
This is because no one can know what communications (which can be non-verbal) have been developed between perpetrators of domestic abuse and child victims, during their formative years. These communications may be the cause of the fear, anger, anxiety, self-harm and many other problems that children can develop when they have been exposed to domestic violence situations.
Children have a right to know who their parents are and where they are if that is known, which includes prison. I believe it’s in the best interest of the child to ensure that, in the years after the guilty verdict and imprisonment of the perpetrator of murder, they are given as much love and opportunities as possible for them to grow into responsible adults.
Then, when they reach the age of maturity they can make their own informed decision as to whether they want to have contact with the offending parent.
In the case of a convicted domestic abuse murderer, I would support Valerie’s Law. - Yours, etc,
ELLEN O’MALLEY-DUNLOP,
Member of Council of Europe’s GREVIO expert group,
Adjunct professor UL Law School,
Dublin 6W.
2026-02-03 Irish Daily Mail: “Safety 'is paramount' in Valerie's Law clash, Tusla and Justice Minister at odds over new legislation”
2026-02-03 Irish Daily Mail: “Safety 'is paramount' in Valerie's Law clash, Tusla and Justice Minister at odds over new legislation”
https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/irish-daily-mail/20260203/281646786569646
2026-02-03 Irish Daily Mail: “Don't put killers 'rights' above victims' welfare" - Brenda Power
2026-02-03 Irish Daily Mail: “Don't put killers 'rights' above victims' welfare" - Brenda Power
When he strangled their mother, evil wife-killer James Kilroy betrayed his little boys in the worst way imaginable. This is how he's benefitted from the crime - and Tusla aren't stopping him: BRENDA POWER
2026-02-02 Irish Times: “Tusla has ‘many objections’ to proposed law removing parental rights from killers”
2026-02-02 Irish Times: “Tusla has ‘many objections’ to proposed law removing parental rights from killers”
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