Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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565. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timelines for the processing of a peace commissioner applications for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35529/25]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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Peace Commissioners are appointed by me, in my capacity as the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, in accordance with section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The appointment of a Peace Commissioner is entirely at the discretion of the Minister. The fact that an applicant or nominee may be suitable for appointment does not, in itself, provide any entitlement to appointment as a Peace Commissioner, other factors, such as the need for appointments in particular areas at a specific point in time, are taken into account.

While it would not be appropriate to comment on individual cases, I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department expects to be in direct contact with the individual concerned regarding their Peace Commissioner application in the near future.