The heartbroken brother of Jennifer Poole has paid tribute to his "one in a million" sister on the second anniversary of her murder.
The 24-year-old care worker was stabbed to death at her apartment in Finglas in Dublin on April 12, 2021. Her ex-partner Gavin Murphy was convicted of her killing.
Her elder brother Jason has previously called on the Government to introduce a Domestic Violence Register, or Jennifer's Law, which would make available information about anyone who has a conviction for domestic violence. He told Dublin Live that on Sunday, Jennie's family and friends gathered at her graveside in remembrance.
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Jason said: "We had a gathering at the grave yesterday we just do our own thing at the gravesite. We had family and friends there yesterday, we had all balloons and music."
He described his sister as "outgoing, bubbly and fun" and that she was very caring. "When you think of the term empathy I suppose she just had all of them," added Jason.
Jennie had worked as care-worker in a local nursing home before her death, and she was also a doting mam to her son and daughter. Jason explained how he is campaigning for the Government to introduce a Domestic Violence Register, or Jennifer's Law.
He said: "I've had several meetings with the Government over the last few weeks, so we're making process with it. It will be called Jennie's Law hopefully, that's what we hope for.
"It would be a register for those who have been convicted of a domestic violence offence, like the Sex Offender's register it would very similar to that," added Jason.
In a heart-breaking post on social media, Jason wrote: "It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since I seen your beautiful face and contagious smile Jennifer. Words can not describe the pain and heartache I have each and everyday I am lost and shattered that my baby sister is not here with me enjoying life."
Jason said that there are "days when I spend the whole day speaking to you asking questions" and that it breaks his heart that he can't get those answers. He wrote: "You never ever leave my mind that some days it’s impossible to even think straight.
"You were one in a million a beautiful sister to me with a heart of gold as well as a fantastic mother to your beautiful children who miss and you love so much. I think about those good days and growing up and the mad things you used to get up too. I miss your laugh your fun and your kind and caring personality."
Jason added that fighting for justice for Jennie "gives me purpose", and that he listens to her favourite music and pictures each and everyday. He wrote: "I miss you so much Jennifer I wish I could just see you again hold you and never let you go. Never let anyone hurt you again. I would give anything just to see your face but instead all we have are those pictures, songs and memories."
Jason added that he will "fight with every bone and breathe in my body to make sure you are not just part of the statistics for this country." He said: "I will fight for you as you did for everyone else. I will do you proud just like you made me so proud of you each and every day.
"I will get your legacy I will fight in your name I will have legislation and a law in your name as that is what you deserve. We will have #jennieslaw in your beautiful name.
"I miss you so so much more than words or actions will ever say or show. I’m broken beyond repair. Until we meet again Jennie I love and miss you," added Jason.
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