James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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623. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners that are currently appointed in County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9082/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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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 appointment and within the counties adjoining that county.

According to my Department’s records, there are 93 Peace Commissioners currently appointed in County Kilkenny (as of 17 February 2022).

The Department maintains a Roll of Peace Commissioners. While every effort is made to maintain its accuracy, it should be noted that Peace Commissioner records are appointment-based and do not always reflect the actual situation on the ground. This is because the Department is reliant on the Peace Commissioners themselves 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 Garda station 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 officials are pleased to assist individuals who require the services of a Peace Commissioner. They can be contacted by email at PeaceCommissioners@justice.ie or by telephone at (01) 8592323.