Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
522. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Justice to list all peace commissioners appointed by her from 1 June 2023 to date and the areas to which they were appointed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [19329/24]
View answerIn line with the provisions of section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Peace Commissioners are appointed, and may be removed from that appointment, by me in my capacity as Minister for Justice.
My Department maintains the Roll of Peace Commissioners and, while every effort is made to keep the Roll up to date, the records do not always reflect the actual situation on the ground. This is because the Department currently relies on Peace Commissioners themselves, and other interested parties, to update it with regard to changes in circumstances of individual Peace Commissioners since their appointment. It is, therefore, difficult to provide precise information on the total number currently serving; however, I can inform the Deputy that my Department is currently updating the Roll of Peace Commissioners and has commenced a review of the Peace Commissioner appointment process in its entirety. Consideration is also being given to making the Roll of Peace Commissioners available online.
I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy directly to provide her with a list of all Peace Commissioners appointed from 1 June 2023 to date and the areas to which they were appointed.
