asked the Minister for Justice if he will give his reasons for appointing recently a peace commissioner in Falcarragh, County Donegal, which resulted in two peace commissioners, father and son, being resident in the same house and within 20 yards of a third commissioner in the town, and why no appointment was made in the outlaying areas of the Falcarragh Garda district.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Peace Commissioner.
One of the Peace Commissioners resident in Falcarragh being a very elderly man was unable to perform all the duties associated with the position. As it was essential that at least two active Peace Commissioners should be available in the area it was decided to make another appointment and his son, being suitable in every way, was selected.
There is one Peace Commissioner in the outlying areas in the Falcarragh Garda Sub-District and the appointment of a second is under consideration.
Is it proposed to make the Peace Commissionership a hereditary office, so that the son will be appointed to follow the father?
Like Deputy Lemass's son.
He is going to follow his father.
(Interruptions)