Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 February 2026
327. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to layout the current process when a person on a professional register is convicted of a crime, for this information to be passed on to their professional register; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9081/26]
View answerUnder the Constitution, the administration of justice is a matter for the courts, who are completely independent in the exercise of their functions. Operational matters and logistical functions within the courts are supported by the Courts Service, a body that is also independent under the Courts Service Act 1998. As Minister I have no role in the outcome of any court proceedings.
I have been advised by the Courts Service that in the majority of criminal cases the Courts Service would not know the profession of the accused as it would not be included in the information provided by prosecutors as it is usually not relevant to the prosecution of the crime.
It is the responsibility of each professional register to maintain and update its own register. My Department has no role in that process.
