Role
Head of Legislation for Criminal Justice
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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.