Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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2. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding peace commissioners charging fees for their services; if she will clarify the matter and notify the appointed peace commissioners of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [29978/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, 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. It is an honorary position and a Peace Commissioner receives no remuneration or compensation from public funds. Before appointment applicants are informed that they are not entitled to charge or receive for their own benefit, any fee for performing the duties attaching to their office.

Any complaint relating to Peace Commissioners in the performance of their duties should be brought to my attention.