Retired St. James’s Hospital employee and cultural activist receives honorary position
Minister Niall Collins has appointed social activist and writer Rajan Devasya as a Peace Commissioner for Ireland, with County Dublin and surrounding areas as his operational jurisdiction.
The Peace Commissioner position is an honorary service role with specific legal responsibilities. The main duties include certifying documents required for various services in Ireland, certifying certificates, signing orders, and issuing summons and warrants when necessary.
Devasya retired from the CSSD (Central Sterile Services Department) at St. James’s Hospital in Dublin and currently serves as secretary of ‘Malayalam,’ a cultural organization serving the Indian-origin community.
Peace Commissioners play an important role in Irish administrative and legal processes, providing accessible public services for document authentication and certification. Many community members require Peace Commissioner services for passport applications, statutory declarations, affidavits, and various official documents requiring witness signatures.
The appointment recognizes Devasya’s community service and establishes him as a resource for residents needing Peace Commissioner services in the Dublin area.
Devasya can be contacted at:
- Email: rajanvayalumkal@yahoo.ie
- Mobile: 0870573885
The Peace Commissioner system provides communities with local officials authorized to perform specific administrative and legal functions, reducing the need for solicitor or notary services for routine document certifications.
Devasya’s background in healthcare and cultural organization work positions him well to serve diverse communities in County Dublin, including the substantial Indian-origin population requiring document certification for various purposes.
The appointment adds to the network of Peace Commissioners across Ireland who provide these voluntary services to their local communities, supporting administrative processes and access to justice.