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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: Garda are concerned that once they step into the licensed premises they may be prevented from giving a direction to comply with any penal Covid-19 regulations, if not prescribe specifically other than for the licensed premises. It is an attempt to give clarification but, as Senator Ward pointed out, one of the issues we have in this House is that so much of our legislation is not codified...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for putting forward this amendment. Her amendment seeks to amend section 17 of the Bill to prevent the Houses of the Oireachtas by resolution from extending the operation of this Bill beyond 9 November 2021. The enforcement powers provided in this Bill are temporary measures to deal with issues of public health and public safety in licensed premises and clubs. As such...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions. We all hope that this time next year we will not be not in a similar situation as we are now with Covid. It might be a forlorn hope that we would not be in this situation by November. Any extension beyond November would have to be accompanied by a date in respect of any further extension. I would expect that any such date would be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. As he will be aware, fireworks, as explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation. They can only be imported into the country under licence and must be stored and sold in accordance with the explosives laws. Government policy restricts the availability of all...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy Ellis for raising this matter. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, I assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána remains committed to tackling public disorder and anti-social behaviour through working with communities to reduce this type of behaviour and to enhance community safety. The Garda Commissioner has assured the Minister that appropriate policing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Investigation (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, I thank Deputy Murphy for raising the matter today and I pass on her regrets as she cannot be here in person. The Minister is aware of the protest that took place in Dublin on Saturday afternoon, and as the Taoiseach has stated, it is of course the case that people have the right to protest in a democracy. However, it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Investigation (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank both Deputies for their contributions. I thank Deputy Murphy for raising this very important matter and I wish to convey the Minister's regrets that she cannot be here to answer in person. It is important to note that the vast majority of people continue to comply with public health guidelines and regulations. The Minister is confident that this compliance will continue. We are...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (22 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move: "That Second Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (22 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this important Bill to the House. The purpose of this legislation is to transpose the criminal justice elements of the fifth EU anti-money laundering directive, Directive 2018/843. Targeting money laundering is central to fighting organised crime. Those who commit crimes such as drug trafficking, human...

Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes: — the commitment in the Programme for Government to close engagement between An Garda Síochána and local communities; — the Government’s commitment to implement the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, who unfortunately cannot be here. The incident in the Moria camp on Lesbos was a tragic incident that could have had fatal consequences, but luckily did not. Thankfully, no one in the camp was injured or killed as a result of the fire but I suspect...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I can understand the disappointment that only eight of the 36 unaccompanied minors who have been accepted by this country have arrived thus far. I understand that the difficulty has been with the impact of Covid-19 but the Department will now step up, try to resolve the situation, get those children to Ireland and give them the support they desperately need. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank all the Deputies for their very constructive contributions to this very important debate and for the support they have shown for the Bill. I pay particular thanks to the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and all State agencies that are involved in fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. They do a very difficult job very well in the face...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(c) and 215(3).

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection Commission (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: The Minister would like me to thank the Senator for raising these important matters. The Government position is reflected in our ongoing commitment in the programme for Government to "recognise the domestic and international importance of data protection in Ireland". Moreover, it is stated: "We will ... ensure that Ireland delivers on its responsibilities under the General Data Protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection Commission (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I assure the Senator that the Government takes this issue very seriously. As I informed him, the Government has shown its commitment by providing significant additional funding and staff resources to the Data Protection Commission over recent years. This was in recognition of the additional scope of responsibilities of the office. Its budget has increased from €3.6 million in 2015...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2020)

James Browne: 106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a use of a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26090/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (6 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a possible development of a free-zone at Rosslare Europort, Rosslare, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28347/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Oct 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, I thank Deputy Richmond for raising this important matter. Tackling the threat posed by dissident paramilitary groups which seek to undermine peace on our island continues to be a priority for the Minister for Justice and Equality and for the Government. There are, of course, ongoing reviews of the threat...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Oct 2020)

James Browne: The Deputy makes some important and timely points. I assure the House that An Garda Síochána and its partners in Northern Ireland and the UK will continue to work closely together to tackle the scourge of dissident paramilitary actions. The close co-operation between police services on both sides of the Border has been a key element of policing for some time and Commissioner...