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Cuardaigh ar fad gov.ie

Bailiúcháin

State boards under Department of Justice


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

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