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Thursday, 24 June 2021

Department of Justice and Equality

Peace Commissioners

Photo of Carol NolanCarol Nolan (Laois-Offaly, Independent)
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367. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will list all peace commissioners appointed from 1 January 2017 to date; the details of the county and sub-district of each appointment; the age of each person at the time of their appointment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34037/21]

Photo of James BrowneJames Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. Peace Commissioners are empowered to act in their county of assignment and within the counties adjoining that county.

While every effort is made to maintain accuracy, it should be noted that Peace Commissioner records are appointment based and they do not always reflect the actual situation on the ground because the Department is reliant on the Peace Commissioners and other interested parties to advise of changes in circumstances which may occur subsequent to an appointment.

Individuals requesting the services of a Peace Commissioner are advised to contact their local Gardaí to ensure that a particular listed individual is active and available. The details of appointed Peace Commissioners are also retained by the Peace Commissioner Unit in my Department and my officials are happy to assist individuals who require the services of a Peace Commissioner. They can be contacted at info@justice.ieor by telephone (01) 8592323.

Since 1 January 2017, 416 persons have been appointed as Peace Commissioners. This figure does not include those who were appointed in an ex officio capacity. Attached is a list of those persons appointed to the position of Peace Commissioner since 1 January 2017, which provides details of the county and sub district of each appointment.

It is not possible to provide the Deputy with the age of each person at the time of their appointment as to do so would require a review of each individual file which would involve a disproportionate amount of staff time.

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