Andrew is Head of Legislation for Civil Justice. The Legislation function is the law maker for the Department, responsible for drafting both primary and secondary legislation and creating and moving Bills through the Attorney General’s Office and the Oireachtas. Through consultation with relevant stakeholders, the legislation function deals with both Irish law and the transposition of EU and International law. It advises and works closely with other functions to ensure that relevant implications are considered at all stages of the legislative process.
Andrew is Head of Policy for Civil Justice. The Policy function is the think tank of the Department. It operates as a thought leader, developing long term, evidence-based policy through research and analysis of information and data from multiple sources. It takes a proactive and strategic view of Policy formulation and review, and enables the Department to provide ‘best-in-class’ advice to the Minister and Government in the long-term interest of all citizens.
Andrew is a Designated Public Official under the Regulation of Lobbying Act 2015: see www.lobbying.ie