Results 1-20 of 292 for immigration speaker:James Browne

European Union Migration and Asylum Pact: Motion [Private Members] (1 May 2024)

James Browne: ...relation to both the internal and external dimensions of migration, with full and due respect for fundamental rights under European Union (EU) and international law; - Ireland has a firm rules-based immigration system where rules are in place and where rules are enforced; - the European Union Asylum and Migration Pact sets out a comprehensive new approach to migration, bringing together...

Seanad: EU Talent Pool: Motion (5 Mar 2024)

James Browne: ..., such as a labour market needs test, are met. The EU talent pool will primarily facilitate the offer of a job, which is an essential prerequisite in order to apply for an employment permit and immigration permission. All of the other criteria required for third-country nationals to access the Irish labour market would also need to be met, such as minimum salary thresholds and adherence...

Seanad: EU Talent Pool: Motion (5 Mar 2024)

James Browne: ...occupations will be kept under review. While the EU talent pool will primarily facilitate the offer of a job, which is an essential prerequisite in order to apply for an employment permit and immigration permission, all of the other thresholds will still be there. Someone will still have to apply for a permit, get immigration permission and have background checks carried out. There is...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

James Browne: ...people. As the Minister, Deputy McEntee, has addressed the criminal justice aspects of these crimes, I will use my time to update the House on the incredible work that is under way to make our immigration and international protection processes smoother, quicker and more efficient. That work is being done for the benefit of local communities here in Ireland and for those people who...

Services for those Seeking Protection in Ireland: Statements (30 Jan 2024)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak on immigration. While I recognise it can often cause concerns, particularly around housing and services, it is important we understand the overwhelming benefits inward migration brings. With an ageing population and an economy at almost full employment, we need overseas workers to fill labour shortages and continue to drive our economy. Some...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2023
Vote 20 - Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (28 Nov 2023)

James Browne: ...part of the Vote. This relates to the cost of overspends in demand-led areas, such as criminal legal aid schemes, which cost in the region of €22 million. There are offsetting underspends in a number of other subheads with the largest element of the offset relating to the surplus immigration and visa fees to the value of approximately €23.1 million. The surplus has arisen...

Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023: Second Stage (4 Oct 2023)

James Browne: ...to identify victims. Accommodation, medical services, legal aid, advice and other supports will be provided to the victim. The Bill also provides that a victim of human trafficking will not be deported for immigration offences committed while being trafficked. It is not the intention of this legislation to change the immigration laws of Ireland or the permissions required to remain....

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Trafficking (3 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising the important issue of the necessity of regulating non-government immigration services and establishing legal criteria that must be met by those doing business as immigration consultants in order to limit and prevent exploitative immigration arrangements and aid the fight against human trafficking in Ireland. Legal services are heavily regulated. I recommend...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Human Trafficking (3 Oct 2023)

James Browne: Solicitors in this country are very heavily regulated and anyone who has any concerns about the actions of any solicitor should report them to the LSRA. On the position of immigration consultants, as I said, this encompasses a very broad spectrum of people, from family members or friends giving legal advice, to some who are offering services. I ask that people make sure that whoever they...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 5 will insert a new Part 7 into this Bill to make a number of amendments to the Immigration Act 1999. First, it inserts a new section 43 into the Bill. This is a technical amendment to provide a definition of the Act of 1999 for the purposes of this new Part. This also inserts a new section 44 to amend procedures for voluntary return under section 3 of the 1999 Act. Section...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (9 May 2023)

James Browne: ...the school and the pupils' details and the purpose of the journey must be listed on the common format form, list of travellers form, issued by the school. The application form is available on the immigration service website. Travel, particularly as part of a school trip, is widely recognised as being incredibly valuable and beneficial to the development of children and young people. It...

Seanad: EU Regulations: Motion (26 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...to protect its borders and, following examination, to ensure that all of those passengers arriving into Ireland have the necessary documentation to protect our borders and to prevent illegal immigration. Illegal immigration is very different from the seeking of international protection. That distinction is very important. Anybody coming here to seek international protection will be...

EU Regulation on Collection and Transfer of Advance Passenger Information: Motion (25 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ...the opt-in. On the matters raised by Deputy Howlin, it is a comprehensive list and any additionality to that list would require a further statutory instrument. As regards the Garda National Immigration Bureau and the potential fear of airlines that a passenger may be refused entry, this proposal is focused on terrorism and serious criminal activity rather than on immigration issues....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Immigration Policy (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: ..., although every effort is being made to do so without undue delay. Each application received is assessed individually in accordance with the published criteria available on the Department's immigration website. While every effort is made to process applications as soon as possible, processing times will vary having regard to the complexity of applications, whether it is a single or...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...at €4 million. There is also an additional capital requirement of circa €3.29 million in respect of the new Forensic Science Laboratory, mainly due to inflation-related costs under the Office of Government Procurement inflation framework, managed by the OPW on behalf of the Department. There are offsetting underspends in a number of other subheads, with the largest element...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...and delay the delivery of the reform needed. The Bill includes amendments across a diverse range of areas, including bankruptcy, Irish nationality and citizenship, international protection, immigration, legal services, data protection and third-party funding. The amendments proposed by this Bill will have a positive impact on citizens, assist in making our courts and legal services more...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: ...access to justice and modernise the courts system. The positive changes arising from this Bill will be felt across diverse areas, including bankruptcy, Irish nationality and citizenship, international protection, immigration, legal services, legal aid and the Judicial Council. As the Minister outlined, it is intended to table a number of amendments to the Bill on Committee Stage,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...through which all communities in Ireland, including translating the posters and leaflets used to raise awareness of rights under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act into other languages that are commonly spoken among Ireland’s immigrant communities. This will become all the more important in the coming weeks and months, as we continue to welcome Ukrainian refugees into our...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Victim Support Services (9 Mar 2022)

James Browne: ...Ireland, including translating the posters and leaflets used to raise awareness of rights under the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017 into other languages commonly spoken among Ireland's immigrant communities. This year, the Department will launch two campaigns, in partnership with the Dormant Accounts Fund, expanding awareness-raising activities of victims' rights and on the...