WRC chief Oonagh Buckley appointed as DOJ deputy secretary

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Oonagh Buckley, a qualified barrister who has headed up the WRC since 2016, will play a key role in the restructuring of the Department.

A new report published by the Department’s Effectiveness and Renewal Group (ERG) reports “considerable progress” on the implementation of Departmental reforms.

Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan said: “This report clearly shows that the primary foundations for change are now in place in the Department of Justice and Equality.

“I would again like to thank the Effectiveness and Renewal Group for their continued dedication. The Department will now move forward with the next phase of the radical restructuring of one of the great institutions of our State.”

He added: “I am also pleased to announce that Ms Oonagh Buckley has been selected by the Top Level Appointments Committee (TLAC) for appointment to the new Deputy Secretary post for Justice and Equality.

“Ms Buckley will have responsibility for Justice and Equality in the new structure and will take up the position shortly, joining Secretary General Aidan O’Driscoll and Deputy Secretary (Home Affairs) Oonagh McPhillips in leading the forthcoming restructuring of the Department and ensuring that the Department is effective in delivering outstanding public service.”