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Domestic violence 'far too common', family of Jennifer Poole say
2022-04-29
Hearing Or Decision
Summary
In a statement outside the Criminal Courts of Justice, Jason Poole, brother of the 24‑year‑old Jennifer Poole, thanked the court for handing down a mandatory life sentence without parole to the man convicted of her murder. He described Jennifer as honest, caring, hardworking, a loving mother to her two children, and a bright, bubbly person who was loved by all who met her. Poole expressed that the family now lives two lives – before and after Jennifer's death – and that they will continue to fight in her name. He called domestic violence "far too common" in Ireland and urged anyone experiencing it to seek help, speaking to guards or organisations for support. Poole also thanked the Finglas Gardaí, the family liaison officer, and the media for their support and privacy over the past year. The statement was delivered on the day the court delivered the sentence.
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What: Report matter: Domestic violence 'far too common', family of Jennifer Poole say. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
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- 2022-04-29 Publication
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Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime
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