05/08/2025
New Victims & Survivors Commissioner Announced
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have announced the appointment of Joe McVey as the new Commissioner for Victims & Survivors for Northern Ireland.
He will take up his post on 6 October 2025 for a period of four years.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill said: "We want to congratulate Joe McVey on his appointment to this crucially important role. Victims and survivors deserve a strong, independent voice to ensure their needs are recognised and prioritised and it is vital that we continue to do all we can to support them. We are confident that Joe McVey will be a dedicated champion and powerful advocate for the rights and needs of all those who have suffered."
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added: "Ensuring that the needs of victims and survivors is at the heart of our trauma-informed, victim-centred service is the key component to this vital work. I wish Joe all the best in his new role as Commissioner as he works to ensure that the voices of our victims and survivors are heard loud and clear, and that they have access to the highest quality mental and physical wellbeing support."
He will take up his post on 6 October 2025 for a period of four years.
Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly added: "Ensuring that the needs of victims and survivors is at the heart of our trauma-informed, victim-centred service is the key component to this vital work. I wish Joe all the best in his new role as Commissioner as he works to ensure that the voices of our victims and survivors are heard loud and clear, and that they have access to the highest quality mental and physical wellbeing support."
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