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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: There is no current legislation with regard to online video gaming engaged in by individuals. However, I am aware that there has been some attention on issues arising in the context of video gaming. In particular, whether in-game purchases or micro-transactions, described as "loot boxes", "skins" etc., designed to improve the players’ chances of success in inter-active online games,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 847. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding pharmacies’ orders for flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37015/20]

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: LEADER Programmes (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 911. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position on the need to increase LEADER funding for the national food initiative from 50% to 75%; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36547/20]

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this matter. It is important to note that the DPC is independent in the performance of its tasks and the exercise of its powers. Therefore, the Senator will appreciate that I cannot comment on legal proceedings in which the commission was or is involved. Nor can I comment on findings of the courts, given that they are also independent in the exercise of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I assure the Senator that the Government's position is reflected in our ongoing commitment under the programme for Government to recognise the domestic and international importance of data protection in Ireland. Moreover, we will ensure that Ireland delivers on its responsibilities under the general data protection regulation. The DPC finds itself at the fore of many key data protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this very important matter. The visiting teacher service for children with hearing and visual impairments in Ireland provides support for the education of children who are deaf or hard of hearing and for children who are blind or who have significant visual impairment.Support is provided for parents in schools at the preschool stage and at primary and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Disability Support Services (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator again for raising this important matter and I understand and appreciate his disappointment at the reply and a lack of commitment to a review of the delivery of the results. The Senator has expressed his view that there is good work being done, but it could be done better. I will certainly raise his concerns with the Minister of State after this Commencement matter has...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising this extremely important matter in the county of Kildare and surrounding areas. As the Senator may be aware, in order to plan for school provision and analyse the relevant demographic data, the Department divides the country into 314 school planning areas and uses a geographical information system, using data from a range of sources to identify where...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: School Enrolments (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: Once again, I thank Senator O'Loughlin for raising an important issue around school capacity in Kildare. I hear her genuine concerns about this matter and will certainly convey to the Minister that there is a real sense of a need for urgency to deliver the new school and to ensure that until the school is effectively built and opened, appropriate and necessary measures are put in place to...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Hate Crime) Bill 2020: Second Stage (17 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Senator O'Loughlin for her remarks and I acknowledge the intent and work behind this Private Members' Bill. The area of hate crime is of particular interest to the Senator and I am aware of her track record and considerable work in trying to advance the legislative position in recent years. The proposals in this Bill reflect the vital public interest in protecting persons from the...

Community Safety and Preventing Crime: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I wish to share time with Deputies Bruton and Ó Cathasaigh.

Community Safety and Preventing Crime: Statements (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I echo my ministerial colleague, Deputy McEntee, in thanking the House for the opportunity to discuss this important topic today. The Minister has spoken of her understanding of the full meaning of community safety. While we can all agree that crime prevention measures are critical to improving the quality of life for all communities, crime prevention is just one facet of community safety....

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Bill 2019 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I would be obliged if, in accordance with Standing Order 196, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle would direct the Clerk to make the following verbal correction to the text of the Bill: On page 36, line 10, to replace the words "Designation of competent authorities" with "Each Member State shall inform the General Secretariat of".

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Revenue Commissioners (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 59. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the need of a person (details supplied) to meet with the Revenue Commissioners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37274/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. Work is currently underway in my department on the development of the legislation to provide for the necessary modern licensing and regulatory provisions...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Vaccination Programme (18 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 190. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding adult winter 'flu vaccines (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37266/20]

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the House for the opportunity to speak on this important topic. The Department of Justice continues to work on delivering our vision of a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland. An important part of this is our ongoing and intensive efforts to combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. We are improving our systems and processes to ensure they protect those at risk, support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. The Government's  ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’ outlines our medium-term strategy for COVID-19 and sets out a 5 level framework which...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 3 of Act of 2010 3. Section 3 of the Act of 2010 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the insertion, after “Act”, of “(other than section 106ZC (inserted by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, to delete lines 9 to 15 and substitute the following: “(a) in the definition of “ ‘financial institution’ ”— (i) in subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (g), by the substitution of “if section 2(6) of that Act did not apply,” for “if section 2(6) of that Act did not apply;”, and (ii) by...