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Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 Jul 2021)

James Browne: With regard to the number of judges, the judicial planning working group has been convened and is examining the number and type of judges that will be required in our courts system over the coming years. It will address not only the need for High Court judges but judges throughout the service. This is timely and very badly needed. Amendment No. 10 proposes restructuring the second...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (1 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 10 March 2021. This application for naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (1 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 337 and 351 together. Proposals for the draft scheme to regularise undocumented migrants are being developed in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government to bring forward a regularisation scheme within 18 months of the formation of the Government, to create new pathways for long-term undocumented people and their dependents. Applicants will need...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (1 Jul 2021)

James Browne: For reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to bring the Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021 before the Seanad. The principal objective of this Bill to insert a new category of enforcement guard in the list of private security services licensed by the Private Security Authority, PSA, under the 2004 Act. The definition and insertion of this additional category will address a gap in the...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I thank Senators for their contributions and for facilitating the quick progression of this Bill through the Seanad today. This amending Bill will address a gap that was necessary to close, and will bring the new category of "enforcement guard" under the remit of the Private Security Authority's licensing regime. The Government has moved to ensure that private security firms and their...

Seanad: Private Security Services (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I think this will be my last opportunity to contribute in the Seanad as the end of this term approaches. We have brought a great deal of legislation through both Houses, with the support and facilitation of the Seanad. I extend my gratitude to the Leas-Chathaoirleach, the Cathaoirleach and Senators. This is important legislation. Along with the Personal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Regulations (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act 2021 transposes the criminal justice elements and several non-criminal justice elements of the Fifth EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive. This Act was signed by the President on 18 March 2021 and came into effect on 23-24 April 2021. This Directive builds upon the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Government is strongly committed to tackling the issue of misuse of scramblers and similar vehicles. As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Ryan, who has responsibility for road traffic legislation, is bringing forward legislative proposals to increase Garda powers in this area, including in relation to the seizure of vehicles. In parallel with this work, I secured Cabinet approval...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 15 February 2021. This application for naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 20 October 2017. This application for naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I am very conscious of the difficulties and trauma encountered by people who seek international protection and I am glad to say that, throughout the pandemic, my Department's International Protection Office (IPO) has remained open to allow people the opportunity to do so in line with our international obligations. Staff have worked both on-site and remotely since the pandemic began to ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Brexit Issues (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Non-EEA family members or dependents of UK nationals continue to hold the same residence rights to live, work or study in Ireland, if they resided here at the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020. It is estimated that approximately 6,000 non-EEA nationals resident in Ireland will apply for a new residence document under the Withdrawal Agreement as family members of UK nationals. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (6 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 25 September 2019. This application for naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: EU Agreements (7 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Article 5(1) of EU Directive 2004/38/EC provides for the right of entry of an EU citizen into the territory of another Member State on production of a valid identity card or passport and for their qualifying family member, in this case the spouse, who is not a national of a Member State to enter their territory with a valid passport. This is provided for in Irish law under Regulations 4(1)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (7 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 1 October 2019. This application for naturalisation continues to be processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision in due course. It is recognised that all...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. For people in the international protection process, the Government's objective is to have decisions made on their applications, including permission to remain, as soon as possible. This ensures that those who are found to be in need of our protection can receive it quickly and begin rebuilding their lives here in Ireland with a sense of safety and...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy is correct in the statistics he provides. There were significant delays even pre-Covid. Covid has exacerbated the situation in a period when there was an intention to reduce the time for processing applications. However, processes are being put in place to ensure that we can meet the requirements that are set out both in the White Paper and our internal requirements to process...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Asylum Applications (8 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I will give serious consideration to that report and how we can speed up the process. There is nothing in what the Deputy has said with which I can disagree. There have been long delays for a considerable time. We need to clear that backlog and get down to a quick, speedy and effective system for these people, many, if not all, of whom have been through serious traumatic experiences in...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Visa Applications (8 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Durkan for raising this very important issue. The pandemic has created significant challenges for visa processing. Applications are made to Irish embassies and missions worldwide, each with different public health measures in place. This has caused difficulties for individuals and families but the Government has had sound public health reasons for discouraging, and at times...