John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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1572.To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of peace commissioners registered in County Wicklow; if she will provide a list of names and contact details for same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32596/24]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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In line with the provisions of section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Peace Commissioners are appointed, and may be removed from that appointment, by me in my capacity as Minister for Justice.

My Department maintains the Roll (Register) of Peace Commissioners and, while every effort is made to keep the Roll up to date, the records do not always reflect the actual situation on the ground. This is because the Department currently relies on Peace Commissioners themselves, and other interested parties, to update it with regard to changes in circumstances of individual Peace Commissioners since their appointment. It is, therefore, difficult to provide precise information on the total number currently serving, however I can inform the Deputy that the number of Peace Commissioners recorded in Co Wicklow is currently 100, with an additional 3 in an ex-officio capacity.

The Deputy may wish to note that my Department is currently updating the Roll of Peace Commissioners and, in line with the Justice Plan 2024, has commenced a review of the Peace Commissioner appointment process in its entirety. Consideration is also being given to making the Roll of Peace Commissioners available online.

I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy directly to provide him with the names and contact details of the 100 Peace Commissioners currently appointed in County Wicklow.