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DNA Database System Oversight Committee

Ireland · state board · Department of Justice

6 listed seats

Justice Catherine Murphy Chair Chair 2023–2027 first appointed 2019
Dr Ciarán Seoighe Director of FSI, ex offico capacity 2025
Dr. Maureen Smyth – Former Head of DNA in Forensic Science Ireland Ordinary Member 2023–2027 first appointed 2015
James McGowan Ordinary Member 2024–2028
John O'Dwyer Ordinary Member 2024–2028
Sunniva Mc Donagh Senior Counsel Ordinary Member 2023–2027 first appointed 2022

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