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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