Written answers

Wednesday, 11 January 2012

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Peace Commissioners

8:00 pm

Photo of Eric ByrneEric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 645: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners here; the way a person can access the services of a peace commissioner; the number of peace commissioners he has appointed since taking office; and his plans to reform the way in which peace commissioners are appointed and or to reform the peace commissioner system. [1217/12]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice and Equality under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. There are in excess of 5700 appointed Peace Commissioners currently active in this State.

Individuals seeking details of Peace Commissioners available in their areas are advised to contact the Peace Commissioner Unit of my Department or make inquiries at their local Garda Station where this information can be obtained.

I have appointed 82 Peace Commissioners since taking up the position of Minister for Justice and Equality. I do not propose to amend the legislation relating to Peace Commissioners at this time but I will keep the matter under review.

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