121. Deputy Paul Nicholas Gogarty asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the application by a person (details supplied) to be appointed as a peace commissioner; whether it is still being processed; whether it is likely to be approved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [74661/26]
Topics / Peace Commissioners
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsPeace Commissioners
15 questions from 10 TDs, between 1 July 2025 and 21 October 2026.
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546. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration in light of his Department's ongoing review of the role and functions of peace commissioners, whether the review is examining the responsibilities and protections of peace commissioners when certifying copies of passports, identity and residency documents for citizenship or immigration purposes; and if consideration is being given to p…
547. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration given the increasing use of certified copies of passports and other identity and residency documents in citizenship and immigration applications, the guidance provided to peace commissioners on verifying documents presented to them; whether peace commissioners are expected to establish the authenticity of an original document or solely…
379. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to provide a list of all Peace Commissioners appointed from 20 June 2024 to date in 2026; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67702/26]
286. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the timeline for the processing of a peace commissioner application for a person (details supplied). [66196/26]
6. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration if he will provide an update on proposals to introduce official identity cards, including photographic identification, for peace commissioners; the current status of engagement with his Department on this matter; and the timeframe for implementation. [30587/26]
414. Deputy Michael Murphy asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether he acknowledges the practical difficulties currently faced by Peace Commissioners in verifying their official status, particularly in comparison to members of An Garda Síochána who can produce warrant cards; and if he will commit to progressing this matter as a priority. [30588/26]
1770. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for a list of Peace Commissioners in Offaly, with their contact details, as per the most up to date roll of peace commissioners maintained by his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2386/26]
1771. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration for an update on the review of the role, function and appointment process of peace commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2387/26]
1772. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration whether the roll of peace commissioners will be made available online and accessible to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2388/26]
1998. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of peace commissioners. [41826/25]
712. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration 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]
276. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the current number of peace commissioners in Ireland, by local authority area. [38471/25]
277. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration 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]
565. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration 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]