Councillor James O’Sullivan P.C. was appointed a Peace Commissioner for County Wicklow (and the adjoining counties of Dublin, Kildare, Carlow and Wexford) in July 2012 by the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter TD.

Under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, Councillor O’Sullivan said he was honoured and delighted to accept the appointment. The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of taking statutory declarations, witnessing signatures on documents as required by various authorities and signing certificates and orders under various Acts. It is an honorary position and a peace commissioner receives no remuneration or compensation from public funds. Peace commissioners are also not entitled to charge or receive for their own benefit any fee or compensation from members of the public.

“I envisage that my role as a Peace Commissioner in County Wicklow will further enhance the role I play in communities throughout North Wicklow. I will undertake the duties of this appointment with the utmost integrity and I am very much looking forward to assisting my constituents in Greystones, Delgany, Kilcoole and Newcastle in this position”, stated Councillor O’Sullivan.

Councillor James O’Sullivan P.C. is available to witness and sign documents necessary for free in his role as a Peace Commissioner in Wicklow. You can arrange an evening or weekend appointment with him by email on james@jamesosullivan.ie.