Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004
492 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of peace commissioners in the Roscommon town Garda district; the names; when they were appointed; the plans he has to appoint further peace commissioners in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8628/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are five peace commissioners entered on the current roll of peace commissioners as residing in the Garda sub-district serving Roscommon town.
The names and dates of appointment of the peace commissioners are as follows:
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Hazel Irene Cheatle |
16/11/2000 |
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Martin J. Geraghty |
30/08/1994 |
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Patrick O’Rourke |
03/11/1982 |
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Barry Molloy |
31/10/1975 |
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Vincent Joseph McManus |
15/10/1996 |
Peace commissioners are appointed under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. An application for appointment may be made by a person on his or her own behalf or a nomination may be made by a third party. 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 is no application or nomination for the appointment of additional peace commissioners in the Roscommon Garda sub-district under consideration at present.
