Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2023
69. Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú asked the Minister for Justice when it is expected that the new county registrar for County Louth, based in Dundalk Courthouse, will commence in the position, which has been vacant for 18 months; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33959/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the provisions of the Courts Service Act 1998, management of the courts is the responsibility of the Courts Service, which is independent in exercising its functions.
The Courts Service Act 1998 sets out the nature of the relationship between the Courts Service and the County Registrar. The post of County Registrar is a statutory officer appointed by the Government, with a number of different roles, including under-sheriff and returning officer functions.
When such posts become vacant, arrangements are made with the Courts Service and the Public Appointments Service to run an open recruitment competition to identify suitable persons for recommendation to Government for appointment.
I can confirm that a competition was run through the Public Appointments Service to fill the vacancy referred to by the Deputy. This process is now complete and I am pleased to say that Government approved the appointment of a new Registrar for Louth today. I wish the new Registrar well in their new role.
