Results 361-380 of 5,916 for speaker:James Browne

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important question. It raises a very important issue with regard to the work undertaken by the authorities here in the investigation of Troubles-related murders in this jurisdiction, as well as co-operation with UK Troubles legacy processes that have a cross-Border dimension. I assure the Deputy that in circumstances where such offences have not been...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: 472. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the urgent need for processing an invalidity pension appeal by person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54700/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The Anti-Social Behaviour Forum is examining a broad range of issues, with a focus on developing measures which will address the factors that give rise to anti-social behaviour and its impact on community morale and quality of life. The causes of anti-social behaviour are multifaceted, including addiction, unemployment, social and economic issues. Members of the Forum are drawn from a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544 and 545 together. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. When established, Údarás Rialála...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I am very conscious of the effect that knife crime can have on the quality of life for local communities and the Government is determined to tackle this issue. As the Deputy may be aware the Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), which I chair, is examining a broad range of issues to address the factors which give rise to ASB, including knife crime. The knife crime sub-group of the ASB...

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the members of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus for their proposals to deliver a rights-based care economy in Ireland. It is a very timely motion and I commend them on it. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, very ably detailed the Government's response to the care needs of older people and the supports for carers provided throughout the social protection system. I...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and support for this motion. The challenge we have in dealing with counterfeiting is that we need to have an approach that is across the European Union while also working with other international partners. As has been pointed out, the challenge is, in particular, to protect retailers and customers who often lose out and to make people aware of...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I stand to express my confidence in the Minister, Deputy McEntee, and it is an honour to serve with her in the Department of Justice. Our primary thoughts this evening are with those children and the crèche worker injured on that day. I thank the members of the public, the emergency workers and the healthcare workers who all rushed to the scene on that occasion. Out of this tragedy...

Confidence in the Minister for Justice: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is a serious crime. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, deserves credit for her work in this area and not to be discredited.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The two positions in question have recently been filled following an open recruitment competition run by the Public Appointments Service. The successful candidates in relation to both roles are due to take up their positions in January 2024. Further positions are expected to be advertised for recruitment in the coming months.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I wish to advise that a Report Stage amendment to section 7 may be required to provide for a solicitor or barrister who becomes a member of the Judiciary to step down from a role of assessor.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 13, line 11, to delete “by such documents,” and substitute the following: “by— (i) such documents, and (ii) such fee, if any,”. Amendment No. 1 provides for the possibility of charging an assessment application fee. Amendment No. 2 is a consequential amendment to amendment No. 1 referencing the fee "if...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 13, lines 17 and 18, to delete all words from and including “and” in line 17 down to and including line 18 and substitute the following “(ii) the documents referred to in subsection (4)(c)(i), and (iii) the fee referred to in subsection (4)(c)(ii).”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No.4: In page 15, after line 39, to insert the following: “(6) Subject to subsections (7)and (8), where a person, other than a public body, complies with a requirement under subsection (1)within the time period specified in the notice under that subsection or as extended under subsection (3), an Assessor may, not later than 1 month after such compliance, direct that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 20, line 10, to delete “3 months” and substitute “6 months”. Amendment No. 6 is a technical amendment to section 24(2) of the Bill. Section 24(2) currently provides that an application to the Circuit Court shall be made no later than three months after the date the authorisation is issued. Such an application is permissible...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 20, line 16, before “the” to insert “notwithstanding section 100 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023,”. Amendment No. 7 is a technical amendment to section 24 (4) of the Bill which inserts a “notwithstanding" provision into the subsection to ensure it can be read in harmony with section 1 of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (30 Nov 2023)

James Browne: The circumstances giving rise to knife crime are complex and varied across society and include anti-social behaviour, street violence, youth offending and domestic violence. Therefore, single solutions to knife crime cannot be developed in isolation but need to be considered as part of strategic responses to the issues presented by the discrete societal cohort or category of criminal...