Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 January 2024
158. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Justice if applications to become a justice of the peace can be accepted by email or if there is an online mechanism for application; and if her Department will consider one if not already in place. [3103/24]
View answerA Peace Commissioner (formerly known as Justice of the Peace) is appointed and may be removed from that appointment by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The office of Peace Commissioner is an honorary one for which there is no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. A person who wishes to be considered for the position of Peace Commissioner can make an application to my Department, or a third party may nominate an individual for the position. The application and/or nomination can be sent by email to peacecommissioner@justice.ie or alternatively by post to Office of the Minister for Justice, 51 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 HK52.The Deputy may wish to note that my Department is currently updating the Roll (Register) of Peace Commissioners and has commenced a review of the Peace Commissioner appointment process in its entirety. In that context, consideration is also being given to making the Roll of Peace Commissioners available online.
