Dublin: Councillor Thomas Joseph, a member of Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council, has been appointed as a Commissioner of Oaths in Ireland, becoming the first person of Indian origin to hold the position in the country.
The appointment was formally confirmed by Chief Justice Donal O’Donnell at a ceremony held at the Supreme Court of Ireland on Monday.
A commissioner of Oaths is authorised to certify documents and affidavits, witness signatures, and validate statutory declarations, playing a key role in legal and administrative processes across the country.
Thomas Joseph, who currently serves as a Peace Commissioner, hails from the Vezhambassery family in Upputhodu, Idukki. He completed his undergraduate studies at Pavanatma College Murickassery and went on to earn a master’s degree from Madurai Kamaraj University.
While working as an IT specialist in Dublin, he entered public life and was elected as a representative of the Labour Party Ireland to the county council.
He further strengthened his academic profile with postgraduate studies in business studies from University College Dublin, along with additional qualifications in environmental science from Trinity College Dublin and climate action studies from University College Cork.
Professionally, Thomas Joseph currently works as an IT Architect with the Department of Education Ireland, combining his technical expertise with an active role in public service.
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