State boards under Department of Justice
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From: Department of Justice
- Published on: 31 January 2022
- Last updated on: 16 February 2022
- Censorship of Publications Board
- Classification of Films Appeal Board
- Courts Service Board
- Garda Síochána Arbitration Board
- Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
- Judicial Appointments Advisory Board
- Legal Aid Board
- Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board
- Parole Board
- Policing Authority
- Private Security Appeal Board
- Private Security Authority
- Property Services Appeal Board
- Property Services Regulatory Authority
Censorship of Publications Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 5
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (0), Male (0)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (0%), Male (0%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Vacancy | 09/11/2021 | Board Member | |||
| Vacancy | 09/11/2021 | Board Member | |||
| Vacancy | 09/11/2021 | Board Member | |||
| Vacancy | 09/11/2021 | Board Member |
Classification of Films Appeal Board
Legal basis: Censorship of Films Act 1923, as amended by section 71 of Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008
Maximum Number of Positions: 9
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Amy Rowan | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Isabel Charleton | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Ken Fennelly (Dr.) | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Margaret Taylor | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Chair | PAS Process |
| Seán Crosson (Dr.) | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Ultan Murphy | 07/12/2015 | 07/12/2020 | 06/12/2025 | Board Member | PAS Process |
Courts Service Board
Legal basis: Courts Service Act 1998, s. 11
Maximum Number of Positions: 18
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (11), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (61%), Male (39%)
Notes: The board consists of the Chief Justice; the Presidents of the Court of Appeal, High Court, Circuit Court and District Court; a Judge of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, Circuit Court and District Court; the CEO of the Courts Service; a practising barrister nominated by the Bar Council, a practising solicitor nominated by the Law Society; a member of the staff of the Courts Service elected by the members of the staff; an officer of the Minister nominated by the Minister; a person nominated by the Minister to represent consumers of the services provided by the courts; a person nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; and a person who, in the Minister's opinion, has relevant knowledge and experience in commerce, finance or administration.
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Her Honour Judge Alice Doyle | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Elected by Judiciary | |
| His Honour Judge Paul Kelly | 16/03/2021 | Board Member | Ex officio | ||
| Judge Conal Gibbons | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Elected by Judiciary | |
| Mr. Doncha O'Sullivan | 02/07/2019 | 08/11/2020 | 07/11/2023 | Board Member | Nominee of the Minister |
| Ms Angela Denning | 19/09/2019 | Chief Executive Officer | Ex officio | ||
| Ms Maura McNally | 04/09/2018 | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Nominee of the Chairman of the Bar Council |
| Ms. Deirdre Kiely | 12/07/2018 | 08/11/2020 | 07/11/2023 | Board Member | Nominee of the Minister |
| Ms. Hillary McSweeney | 09/11/2017 | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Ordinary Member | Elected by the staff of the Courts Service |
| Ms. Karen Kiernan | 12/07/2018 | 08/11/2020 | 07/11/2023 | Board Member | Nominee of the Minister |
| Ms. Michele O'Boyle | 19/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Nominee of the President of the Law Society of Ireland | |
| Ms. Patricia King | 09/11/2017 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Nomination by Irish Congress of Trade Unions | |
| The Hon. Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell | 11/10/2021 | Chair | |||
| The Hon. Mr. Justice George Birmingham | 28/05/2018 | Board Member | Ex officio | ||
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Patrick McCarthy | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Elected by Judiciary | |
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Tony O'Connor | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Elected by Judiciary | |
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Elizabeth Dunne | 09/11/2020 | 08/11/2023 | Board Member | Elected by the ordinary judges of the Supreme Court | |
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Irvine | 18/06/2020 | Board Member | Ex -Officio | ||
| The Hon. Ms. Patricia Ryan | 12/07/2019 | Board Member | Ex officio |
Garda Síochána Arbitration Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 3
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (0), Male (3)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (0%), Male (100%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Gerard Barry | 30/09/2014 | 03/10/2017 | 30/06/2020 | Board Member | |
| Hugh O'Flaherty | 30/09/2014 | 03/10/2017 | 30/06/2020 | Board Member | |
| John Doherty | 30/09/2014 | 03/10/2017 | 30/06/2020 | Chair |
Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission
Maximum Number of Positions: 3
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (2), Male (1)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Emily Logan | 02/02/2021 | 01/08/2024 | Commission Member | Nominated by the Government. Appointed by the President following the passage of resolutions by both Houses of the Oireachtas recommending the appointment | |
| Hugh Hume | 02/02/2021 | 01/08/2024 | Commission Member | Nominated by the Government. Appointed by the President following the passage of resolutions by both Houses of the Oireachtas recommending the appointment | |
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Ellen Ring | 06/08/2015 | 11/12/2016 | 11/12/2021 | Chair | Nominated by the Government. Appointed by the President following the passage of resolutions by both Houses of the Oireachtas recommending the appointment |
Judicial Appointments Advisory Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 11
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Eleanor O'Higgins (Dr.) | 01/09/2015 | 06/06/2021 | 06/06/2022 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment |
| John Shaw | 21/01/2014 | 21/01/2021 | 20/01/2022 | Board Member | Re-appointment . Nominee of the Law Society |
| Maura McNally SC | 01/08/2020 | 13/09/2022 | Board Member | Nominee of the Bar Council | |
| Paul Gallagher SC | 27/06/2020 | Board Member | Attorney General - Ex officio | ||
| The Hon. Mr Justice Donal O'Donnell | 11/10/2021 | Chair | |||
| The Hon. Mr. Justice George Birmingham | 28/05/2018 | Board Member | Ex-officio | ||
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Paul Kelly | 16/03/2021 | Board Member | Ex officio | ||
| The Hon. Ms Patricia Ryan | 13/07/2019 | Board Member | Ex-officio | ||
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Mary Irvine | 18/06/2020 | Board Member | Ex officio | ||
| Vacancy | 06/12/2021 | Board Member | |||
| Vacant Position | Vacant Position |
Legal Aid Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 13
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (8), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (62%), Male (38%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Catherine Keane | 09/06/2020 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process (Solicitor) |
| Catherine Ryan | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Lab Staff Member Ministerial Appointment | |
| Freda McKittrick | 01/11/2016 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process |
| Gordon Jeyes | 01/11/2016 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process |
| Liam Ryan | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process (Solicitor) | |
| Marianne Nolan | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Representative of Department of Public Expenditure & Reform; Ministerial Appointment | |
| Maurice Lawlor | 01/11/2016 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Representative of Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection; Ministerial Appointment |
| Michael Bourke | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process | |
| Niamh O'Hanlon | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Lab Staff Member Ministerial Appointment | |
| Nuala Egan | 01/11/2016 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process (Barrister) |
| Nuala Jackson | 21/02/2017 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Chair | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process (Barrister) |
| Patrick Durcan | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following PAS Process | |
| Tracy O’Keeffe | 03/08/2021 | 01/11/2021 | 31/10/2026 | Board Member | Representative of Department of Justice; Ministerial Appointment |
Mental Health (Criminal Law) Review Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 4
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (3), Male (1)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (75%), Male (25%)
Notes: The Review Board shall consist of a chairperson and such number of members as the Minister, after consultation with the Minister for Health and Children, may from time to time as the occasion requires appoint. The Review Board shall have as an ordinary member, at least one approved medical officer. The chairperson shall have had not less than 10 years’ experience as a practising barrister or practising solicitor ending immediately before his or her appointment or shall be a Judge of or former Judge of the Circuit Court, High Court, Court of Appeal or Supreme Court.
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Elizabeth Walsh (Dr.) | 16/01/2013 | 15/01/2018 | 15/01/2023 | Board Member | Ministerial |
| Katherine Brown | 01/05/2017 | 30/04/2022 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment following a public competition | |
| Nora McGarry | 27/09/2011 | 26/09/2021 | 25/09/2026 | Board Member | Ministerial |
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Iarfhlaith O'Neill | 24/09/2014 | 24/09/2019 | 23/09/2024 | Chair | Ministerial |
Parole Board
Legal basis: Parole Act 2019
Maximum Number of Positions: 15
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (6), Male (7)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (46%), Male (54%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Chief Superintendent Padraig Dunne | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | An Garda Síochána Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(g) | |
| Dr Laura Mannion | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(d) | |
| Dr Patrick Devitt | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Board Member | College of Psychiatrists of Ireland Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(d) | |
| Dr Shane McCarthy | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | Law Society of Ireland Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(c) | |
| Dr Sharon Lambert | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Board Member | Psychological Society of Ireland Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(e) | |
| Mr Kieran Kenny | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | PAS (State Boards) Process Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(j) | |
| Mr Paddy Richardson | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Board Member | PAS (State Boards) Process Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(i) | |
| Mr Paul Murphy | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | Psychological Society of Ireland Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(e) | |
| Ms Anne Read | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | PAS (State Boards) Process Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(j) | |
| Ms Dolores Courtney | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Board Member | Irish Prison Service Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(f) | |
| Ms Leah McCormack | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Board Member | Probation Service Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(h) | |
| Ms Sinéad McMullan | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2023 | Board Member | General Council of the Bar of Ireland. Legislative Provision - Subsection 10(3)(b) | |
| The Hon. Mr Justice Michael White | 10/08/2021 | 09/08/2025 | Chairperson | Chief Justice Legislative Provision Subsection 10(3)(a) |
Policing Authority
Maximum Number of Positions: 9
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (4), Male (5)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (44%), Male (56%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Bob Collins | 01/01/2016 | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2023 | Chairperson | Appointed by Government following a PAS process. Appointed by Government as Chairperson with effect from 01/01/20 |
| Donal de Buitleir | 09/03/2021 | 08/03/2024 | Authority Member | PAS Process | |
| Dr. Deborah Donnelly | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2023 | Authority Member | Appointed by Government following PAS Process |
| Dr. Moling Ryan | 01/01/2016 | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2023 | Authority Member | Appointed by Government following PAS Process |
| Elaine Byrne | 09/03/2021 | 08/03/2024 | Authority Member | PAS Process | |
| Paul Mageean | 29/01/2019 | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2023 | Authority Member | Appointed by Government following PAS Process |
| Shalom Binchy | 09/03/2021 | 08/03/2024 | Authority Member | PAS Process | |
| Stephen Martin | 09/03/2021 | 08/03/2024 | Authority Member | PAS Process | |
| Valerie Judge | 01/01/2016 | 01/01/2021 | 31/12/2023 | Authority Member | Appointed by Government following PAS Process |
Private Security Appeal Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 6
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (2), Male (1)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (67%), Male (33%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Ciara Feighery | 03/04/2012 | 16/05/2017 | 15/05/2021 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment |
| Emma Synnott | 16/05/2017 | 15/05/2021 | Board Member | Ministerial Appointment | |
| Paul Christopher | 16/05/2017 | 19/06/2020 | 18/06/2024 | Chairperson | Ministerial Appointment |
| Vacancy | Board Member |
Private Security Authority
Maximum Number of Positions: 11
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (1), Male (10)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (9%), Male (91%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Alan Durnan | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Employer Representative in accordance with Section 7 (2) (b) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) - Selected following invitation for Expressions of Interest by PAS | |
| Christopher Waters | 22/07/2013 | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Employee Representative in accordance with Section 7 (2) (c) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) - Selected following invitation for |
| David Smith | 22/01/2019 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Nominated representative in accordance with Section 7(2)(f) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) | |
| Eilish McCormack | 22/01/2019 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Elected Staff Representative of the Private Security Authority in accordance with Section 7(2)(g) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) | |
| Geraldine Kelly | 25/07/2013 | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Appointed in accordance with s. 7(2)(a) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 |
| John Garry | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Nominated Representative in accordance with Section 7 (2)(e) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) | |
| John O'Driscoll (Assistant Garda Commissioner) | 15/11/2016 | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Nominated representative in accordance with s. 7(2)(d) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 |
| Noel Lappin | 22/07/2013 | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Chair | Appointed in accordance with s. 7 of the Private Security Services Act 2004, following invitation for expressions of interest by the Minister on PAS and DJE websites |
| Padraic Caffrey | 22/07/2013 | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Employer Representative in accordance with Section 7 (2) (b) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) - Selected following invitation for Expressions of Interest by PAS |
| Richard O'Farrell | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Appointed in accordance with Section 7 of the Private Security Services Act 2004, as amended | |
| Sean Heading | 08/11/2017 | 07/11/2021 | Board Member | Employee Representative in accordance with Section 7 (2) (c) of the Private Security Services Act 2004 (as amended) - Selected following invitation for Expressions of Interest by PAS |
Property Services Appeal Board
Maximum Number of Positions: 6
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (2), Male (2)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (50%), Male (50%)
Notes: Term of office: 4 years
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Dairine MacFadden | 18/12/2015 | 18/12/2020 | 17/12/2025 | Deputy Chairperson | PAS Process - Appointed Deputy Chairperson 19/12/2021 |
| Dorothy Donovan | 14/02/2017 | 14/02/2021 | 13/02/2025 | Board Member | PAS (Appointed by Government) |
| Philip Moynihan | 24/07/2012 | 14/02/2021 | 13/02/2025 | Board Member | Appointed by Government after PAS Process |
| Philip O'Leary | 29/05/2020 | 28/05/2024 | Chairperson | Appointed by Government following PAS Process | |
| Vacancy | 26/10/2025 | Ordinary Member |
Property Services Regulatory Authority
Legal basis: Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, s. 10
Maximum Number of Positions: 11
Gender Balance Numbers: Female (7), Male (4)
Gender Balance Percentage: Female (64%), Male (36%)
| Name | First Appointed | Reappointed | Expiry Date | Position type | Basis of appointment |
| Aideen Hayden | 28/11/2016 | 28/11/2020 | 27/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Ella Dunphy | 15/04/2019 | 14/04/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
| Emer Byrne | 15/04/2019 | 14/04/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
| Geralind Hynes | 24/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Board Member | Appointed by the Minister following PAS Process | |
| Gordon Hughes | 15/04/2019 | 14/04/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
| Hillary Griffey | 28/11/2016 | 28/11/2020 | 27/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Maurice Keady | 28/11/2016 | 28/11/2020 | 27/11/2024 | Board Member | PAS Process |
| Michael Quinlan | 24/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Chair | Appointed by the Minister following PAS Process | |
| Orla Moran | 15/04/2019 | 14/04/2023 | Board Member | PAS Process | |
| Séamus Clifford | 24/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Board Member | Employee Representative | |
| Áine Myler | 24/03/2021 | 23/03/2025 | Board Member | Appointed by the Minister following PAS Process |