The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC).
ROLE TITLE
Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)
TENURE
Shall not be less than a period of 3 years as per section 157 (3) (C) of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 hereafter referred to as “The Act”.
LOCATION
Seven regional centres (Dublin City (RTB HQ), Cork City, Galway City, Limerick City, Sligo Town, Athlone and Wexford Town) and Hybrid
COMPETITION TYPE
Independent Panel Members
Nature of the Appointment
Appointment to the DRC does not constitute a permanent, full‑time or employed position with the RTB.
Successful candidates will be appointed to a panel from which Tribunal Members may be assigned to hear cases, as required, over the term of the panel. Appointment to the panel does not confer an entitlement to participate in any specific case, number of hearings, or minimum level of work.
Tribunal Members are engaged on a contract for services basis and are paid a daily fee for Tribunal hearings and associated preparatory and reporting work, in accordance with a Service Level Agreement and the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Acts.
The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) is inviting expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to its Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC).
ROLE TITLE
Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC)
TENUREShall not be less than a period of 3 years as per section 157 (3) (C) of the Residential Tenancies (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2026 hereafter referred to as “The Act”.
LOCATIONSeven regional centres (Dublin City (RTB HQ), Cork City, Galway City, Limerick City, Sligo Town, Athlone and Wexford Town) and Hybrid
COMPETITION TYPEIndependent Panel Members
Nature of the Appointment
Appointment to the DRC does not constitute a permanent, full‑time or employed position with the RTB.
Successful candidates will be appointed to a panel from which Tribunal Members may be assigned to hear cases, as required, over the term of the panel. Appointment to the panel does not confer an entitlement to participate in any specific case, number of hearings, or minimum level of work.
Tribunal Members are engaged on a contract for services basis and are paid a daily fee for Tribunal hearings and associated preparatory and reporting work, in accordance with a Service Level Agreement and the requirements of the Residential Tenancies Acts.
Requirements for the Disputes Resolution Committee (Tribunal Members)
Tribunal Members appointed to the DRC must meet the following criteria and comply with the operational requirements of the RTB:
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
Legal Qualifications:
At least one-third of successful applicants must be qualified solicitors or barristers with a minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience.
Quasi-Judicial Experience:
All applicants must have a minimum of two years’ experience in quasi-judicial work at the time of applying. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be appointed. Examples of relevant experience include (but are not limited to):
- Adjudicator, mediator, or Tribunal member for the RTB
- Workplace Relations Commission (formerly Employment Appeals Tribunal/Labour Court)
- InjuriesBoard.ie (formerly PIAB)
- National Property Services Regulatory Authority (NPSRA)
- Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman
- Refugee Appeals Tribunal
Sigmar will make the final determination regarding the eligibility of quasi-judicial experience submitted by candidates.
