The function of the Board is to
- consider and determine policy in relation to the Service, and
- oversee the implementation of that policy by the Chief Executive Officer.
Membership of the Board
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Elizabeth Dunne, Chairperson | Judge of the Supreme Court and Chairperson of the Board |
| The Hon. Mr. George Birmingham |
President of the Court of Appeal |
| The Hon. Mr. Justice David Barniville |
President of the High Court |
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Seamus Woulfe |
Elected by the ordinary judges of the Supreme Court |
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Tara Burns |
Elected by the ordinary judges of the Court of Appeal |
| The Hon. Mr. Justice Tony O'Connor |
Elected by the ordinary judges of the High Court |
| The Hon. Ms. Justice Patricia Ryan |
President of the Circuit Court |
| His Honour Judge Keenan Johnson |
Elected by the ordinary judges of the Circuit Court |
| His Honour Judge Paul Kelly |
President of the District Court |
| Judge Alan Mitchell |
Elected by the judges of the District Court |
| Ms. Angela Denning |
Chief Executive Officer of the Courts Service |
| Ms. Sara Phelan |
Chair of the Bar Council of Ireland |
| Mr. Stuart Gilhooly |
Nominee of the Law Society of Ireland |
| Mr. Derek Bunyan |
Elected by the staff of the Service |
| Ms. Rachel Woods |
Official of the Department of Justice and Equality nominated by the Minister |
| Ms. Sarah Benson |
nominated by the Minister to represent the consumers of the services provided by the courts |
| Mr. Owen Reidy, General Secretary |
nominated by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions |
| Mr. Noel Beecher |
nominated by the Minister for relevant knowledge and experience in commerce, finance or administration. |
Committees
The Courts Service Board has established a number of Committees which support the Board in carrying out its functions. The following committees deal with a range of issues:
- Finance Committee
- Building Committee
- Family Law Court Development Committee
- Audit and Risk Committee
Further information on the Board and Committees is contained in the Courts Service Governance Framework Document.
Board Governance
The Terms of Reference of the Courts Service Board set out the structure and composition, remit, powers and authority, membership and operating procedures of the Board.
The Courts Service Board has put in place a Code of Conduct for Board members. The Code supports the Board in operating to the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.
Board Meetings
The Courts Service Board usually schedules 5 to 6 meetings each year. Additional Board meetings are arranged as required.
A note of matters considered and decisions made at Board meetings can be accessed below.
