Catherine Pierse
Catherine Pierse is the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) in Ireland, responsible for overseeing the prosecution of criminal cases and ensuring the effective functioning of the justice system. Under her leadership, the DPP's office is currently exploring the integration of artificial intelligence to manage increasing caseloads and the complexities of digital evidence in prosecutions. Pierse's focus on embracing new technologies is aimed at improving efficiency while addressing the legal and ethical challenges that accompany such advancements.
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Catherine Pierse is the Director of Public Prosecutions involved with the tribunal's findings.
Moriarty tribunal enters 30th year, racking up €78m in costs – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-15
Catherine Pierse is the Director of Public Prosecutions who upheld the decision not to prosecute McGregor.
To prosecute or not to prosecute, that is the question – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Catherine Pierse's role in building collaboration with criminal justice partners has been hugely influential.
Office of DPP has played ‘pivotal role’ in criminal justice system for 50 yearsIreland· 2025-03-28
Catherine Pierse, the Director of Public Prosecutions, was one of the speakers at the launch event.
Multi-agency protocol to speed up rape, murder cases involving children launched by Minister for Justice – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-21
Catherine Pierse stated in the agency’s 2025-2027 strategy statement about the increasing demands on the service.
DPP to examine use of artificial intelligence in response to increasingly large caseloads – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-02-14