Commissioner for Oaths - Declan Jordan (Approved) [2024] IESC 17 (07 May 2024)

Commissioner for Oaths - Declan Jordan (Approved) [2024] IESC 17 (07 May 2024)

In light of the applicant's resignation, no adjudication on the complaint is necessary, but future applications for commissioner for oaths must include explicit disclosure of any matter affecting suitability, including criminal convictions, and supporting certificates must contain similar provisions.

Citation
[2024] IESC 17
Parties
Applicant: Declan Jordan; Amicus Curiae: Law Society of Ireland
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
07 May 2024
Procedural Posture
Complaint Regarding Commissioner for Oaths / Post Appointment Inquiry Following Complaint
Outcome
No further order; complaint not adjudicated due to resignation.
Legal Topics
Commissioner for Oaths, Disclosure of Convictions, Appointment Procedures, Professional Misconduct
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Commissioner for Oaths Disclosure of Convictions Appointment Procedures Professional Misconduct

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Parties

Declan Jordan

Applicant

Law Society of Ireland

Amicus Curiae

Procedural Posture

Complaint Regarding Commissioner for Oaths / Post Appointment Inquiry Following Complaint

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to disclose prior criminal convictions affects suitability for appointment as commissioner for oaths
  2. 2 Whether resignation renders complaint moot
  3. 3 What disclosure requirements should apply to future applications

Ratio Decidendi

In light of the applicant's resignation, no adjudication on the complaint is necessary, but future applications for commissioner for oaths must include explicit disclosure of any matter affecting suitability, including criminal convictions, and supporting certificates must contain similar provisions.

Court Disposition

No further order; complaint not adjudicated due to resignation.

Orders

  • Future applications for commissioner for oaths must include a statement by the applicant and supporters disclosing any matter affecting suitability, including criminal convictions.