Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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276. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the current number of peace commissioners in Ireland, by local authority area. [38471/25]

Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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277. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of plans to provide for an online list of peace commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38472/25]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 276 and 277 together.

Peace Commissioners are appointed by me, in my capacity as Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, in accordance with section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act, 1924. A person who wishes to be considered for appointment may make an application to my Department.

I regret to advise the Deputy that the number of Peace Commissioners is not readily accessible by Local Authority area; however, the current number of Peace Commissioners by county is shown in the table below. My Department maintains the Roll of Peace Commissioners and while every effort is made to keep the Roll up to date, the data may include Peace Commissioners who are no longer active.

I can inform the Deputy that a review of the role and functions of Peace Commissioners, as well as of the appointment process  is currently underway in my Department. As part of this work, consideration is also being given to making the Roll of Peace Commissioners available online and accessible to the public.