Department of Justice

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 2024 Gender Pay Gap (GPG) report for the Department of Justice. The Department’s 2024 report shows a mean Gender Pay Gap of 1.27% and a median Gender Pay Gap of 0.87%. The GPG is the difference in the average hourly wage of men and women across a workforce. A positive GPG indicates that, on average across the employed population, women are in a less favourable position than men. Where the GPG is negative, this indicates the reverse, that on average, men are in a less favourable position than women. The 2024 report includes all individuals who have a contract of employment with the Department of Justice, including agencies newly created in 2024, and the Probation Service who have previously reported on their gender pay gap independently. While the Department’s Gender Pay Gap rates are low at 1.27% and 0.87% respectively, we are fully committed to continuing to develop our policies and supports, and to ensure that they are promoted, understood and operating effectively. The full report, including details of the methodology used and the measures we are taking to address the gap, can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gMX8N4-g

National Slow Down Day takes place from 7am Friday 20 December to 7am Saturday 21 December. An Garda Síochána will be conducting speed checks around the country. Please reduce your speed this National Slow Down Day.

Now Open! The Minister for Justice invites expressions of interest, from suitably qualified candidates to fill one existing and two future vacancies on the Property Services Appeal Board (PSAB)! The Property Services Appeal Board (the Appeal Board) was formally established on 3 April 2012, pursuant to Section 74 of the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, to adjudicate on appeals against certain decisions of the Property Services Regulatory Authority. The Appeal Board is independent in the performance of its functions. The Chairperson and four ordinary members are appointed by Government. The Property Services Regulatory Authority (the Authority) was also established on 3 April 2012. Its main statutory function is the licensing of Property Services Providers, i.e. auctioneers, estate agents, letting agents and management agents. The Authority is independent in the performance of its functions. The Property Services Appeal’s Board adjudicates on any appeals against decisions of the Authority to: (a) refuse to issue a licence (b) decline to carry out an investigation of the subject matter of the complaint (c) impose a sanction (d) dismiss a complaint (e) refuse to make a grant, or the amount of the grant made. The Appeal Board consists of a chairperson and 4 ordinary members. The Property Services Appeal Board is required as far as is practicable to ensure that appeals are dealt with and determined expeditiously. It is estimated that there will be up to 20 Appeal Board meetings per annum. In addition, members are required to review, in advance, any documentation supplied by the Secretary to the Appeal Board in preparation for meetings. The closing date for applications for this appointment is Wednesday the 15th of January at 3pm. Apply Now!  https://bit.ly/3BpxHab For full information on the State Boards process visit https://lnkd.in/dPcmNJNX

***Folúntais/Vacancies*** Tá iarratais ar oscailt do roinnt deiseanna leis An nGarda Síochána. Applications are open for a number of roles within An Garda Síochána. 📢 Príomhoifigeach Seirbhís Anailíse an Gharda Síochána / Principal Officer - Garda Síochána Analysis Service 📅 Spriocdháta/ Deadline 18/12/2024 📢 Ceann na hEolaíochta Sonraí & Anailísíocht Imscrúdaithe (Príomhoifigeach) / Head of Data Science & Investigative Analytics (PO) 📅 Spriocdháta/ Deadline 20/12/2024 📢 Feidhmeannach Dlíthiúil – Gnóthaí Inmheánacha (Leibhéal an Oifigigh Feidhmiúcháin) / Legal Executive – Internal Affairs (EO) 📅 Spriocdháta/ Deadline 20/12/2024 Le haghaidh tuilleadh féach ar/ for more information see https://lnkd.in/eywRCmxN #ItsAJobWorthDoing

Government has today appointed eight members to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority (LSRA) including six new appointments and two re-appointments. The Authority is responsible for the regulation of the legal professions in Ireland. The eight appointees/re-appointees are: • Bríd O’Donovan, nominated by the Citizens Information Board • Paul O’Donovan, nominated by the Consumer’s Association of Ireland • Tom Boland, nominated by the Higher Education Authority • Paul Mc Garry SC, nominated by the Honourable Society of King’s Inns • Eilis Barry, nominated by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission • Emily Sherlock, nominated by the Legal Aid Board • Michele O’Boyle SC, nominated by the Law Society of Ireland • Simon Murphy, nominated by the Law Society of Ireland Read more: https://lnkd.in/eArh_beh

We are delighted to support Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) in hosting the European Academy of Forensic Science Conference 2025 (EAFS 2025) at the Convention Centre Dublin between the 26th and 30th of May 2025. EAFS is the largest forensic science conference in Europe, held every three years, attracting over 1200 forensic science practitioners, stakeholders, and partners from around the world to share advancements across the field. This event marks a significant milestone in FSI’s history as it coincides with its 50 year anniversary! Many leading sponsors and exhibitors will be in attendance with opportunities still available to support. Registration is now open.

The latest Garda Podcast episode was recorded in Croke Park at National Missing Persons Day 2024. This episode shines a light on those who are missing and focuses on the work being carried out to provide answers for families. Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ex9-3mFb Listen on Apple: https://lnkd.in/e8TJb_yi The episode features interviews with Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan, Garda National Protective Services Bureau, Jerry Bradley, brother of Alan Bradley who went missing in 1999 and Dr Hilary Clarke, a scientist from Forensic Science Ireland (FSI).

Yesterday we marked the 12th International Missing Persons Day at Croke Park. It is an annual commemorative day for families and friends to remember their missing relatives. It is also an opportunity for families to appeal to the public for information on missing persons. https://lnkd.in/ebyedke8 #missingpersons #thinkingofyou Helen McEntee An Garda Síochána Police Service of Northern Ireland

National Missing Persons Day live from Croke Park

National Missing Persons Day live from Croke Park