Conor McGuinness (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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712. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timelines for the processing of a peace commissioner application for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39152/25]

Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, in accordance with section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, and 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.

Owing to the number of steps involved, there is no set timeline, and each case must be considered on its own merits.

While it would not be appropriate for the Minister O'Callaghan or I to comment on individual cases, I can advise the Deputy that the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration expects to be in direct contact with the individual concerned regarding their Peace Commissioner application in the near future.