Oonagh Buckley

As Deputy Secretary for the Civil Justice pillar, Oonagh Buckley supports and deputises for the Secretary General and is responsible for:

• Setting a clear vision for the Civil Justice pillar and directing a programme of reform and modernisation in civil justice, with the aims of promoting access to justice, taking forward the Government’s legislative programme, meeting international obligations, and advising on legislative initiatives generally;
• Overseeing the development of strategic and legislative measures to promote a fair and balanced responsive immigration system, working closely with a wide range of Government and civil society actors; and
• Assisting the Secretary General to set a clear vision for the Department through the development of strategy, policy, objectives and targets for all aspects of the work of the Department and to deliver on the extensive programme of organisational change being implemented in the Department.