Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2013
537. Deputy Arthur Spring asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he is satisfied that there is an adequate number of peace commissioners in the town of Tralee, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25769/13]
View answerPeace commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. It is open to anyone to seek nomination to this office and all such requests for appointment are considered by me. The Garda authorities may also request an appointment in the public interest when they believe there is an essential need for a further appointment. There are 24 peace commissioners entered on the current roll of peace commissioners as residing in the Garda sub-district serving Tralee. One application for appointment is under consideration at present. It must be taken into account however that peace commissioner records are appointment based and every effort is made to maintain an accurate record of active peace commissioners. The Department is reliant on peace commissioners individually and other interested parties to advise of changes which may occur subsequent to appointment. Peace commissioner records are maintained by reference to the Garda administrative areas in which peace commissioners reside.
