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Locally based MEP Kathleen Funchion wants to see Valerie’s Law extended across Europe

It's before Cabinet for approval today and if enacted would see courts given the right to remove automatic guardianship for convicted killers.

Edwina Grace by Edwina Grace
06/05/2026
in KCLR News, News & Sport
Carlow Kilkenny Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion bidding to run for European Elections

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As Valerie’s Law comes before Cabinet for approval today, one locally based MEP is calling for its rollout across all European States.

The proposed legislation is named after Valerie French Kilroy, a mother of three who was killed by her husband.  If enacted it would see courts given the right to remove automatic guardianship for convicted killers.

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Earlier on The KCLR Daily we heard from Valerie’s brother David French;

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Hear what MEP Funchion had to say in full here;

 

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