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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The immigration case of the person referred to by the Deputy was considered under section 3(6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), which resulted in a Deportation Order being made in respect of them on 24 February 2020. Notification of that Order was issued by registered post dated 19 August 2020. That communication also advised the person concerned of the requirement that they...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The person concerned is the subject of a Deportation Order, signed on 29 September 2017, requiring them to remove themselves from the State and remain outside the State. The enforcement of the Deportation Order is a matter for the Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). As previously advised, representations were received from the person concerned, pursuant to the provisions of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 4 permission, valid until 29 January 2023. If they wish to stay in Ireland past the expiry date of their immigration permission, they can apply online to renew their permission at the appropriate time. A Stamp 4 immigration permission provides that the holder can reside and work in Ireland for a specified period, subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: This application for a certificate of 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 applicants for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. The nature of the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, lines 26 and 27, to delete “the equivalent division” and substitute “a division of the Garda Síochána (howsoever expressed)”. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are technical drafting amendments. They replace references to the equivalent division with a division of An Garda Síochána, however so expressed. This is to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 9, to delete lines 36 to 38 and substitute the following: “(e) to amend a definition where that definition refers to a Garda district or a specified superintendent to refer to a division of the Garda Síochána (howsoever expressed) or to one or more superintendents or inspectors of the Garda Síochána, as the case may be;”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3. In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “PART 4 AMENDMENT OF ACT OF 2005 Amendment of section 3(1) of Act of 2005 28. Section 3(1) of the Act of 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following definitions: “ ‘controlled drug’ has the same meaning as it has in section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977;...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 4: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 26 of Act of 2005 29. Section 26 of the Act of 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (a): “(aa) to perform the functions assigned to him or her by regulations made under section 122(1)(kk) and any associated functions;”.”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 5: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 122 of Act of 2005 30. Section 122 of the Act of 2005 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (k): “(kk) the establishment, maintenance and operation of a regime of testing for controlled drugs and psychoactive...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 123 of Act of 2005 31. Section 123(2) of the Act of 2005 is amended— (a) in paragraph (f), by the substitution of “station,” for “station, and”, (b) in paragraph (g), by the substitution of “performance, and” for...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of Schedule 5 to Act of 2005 32. Schedule 5 to the Act of 2005 is amended, in paragraph 7, by the substitution of “liquor, controlled drugs or psychoactive substances or a combination of liquor, controlled drugs or psychoactive substances” for “liquor or drugs or a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Deputy James Browne: I move amendment No. 8: In page 5, line 20, after “1924;” to insert the following: “to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005 by amending Schedule 5 and by creating regulation-making powers in order to make provision for a testing regime of members and certain other persons to detect the presence of controlled drugs or psychoactive...

Access of Competent Authorities to Centralised Bank Account Registries: Motion (19 Oct 2021)

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...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (19 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. As the Deputy is aware, I cannot comment on any individual cases. However, I can assure the Deputy that each application for international protection is examined in detail on its individual merits, taking all factors into account. The permission to remain process includes a full consideration of their private and family rights in...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: International Protection (19 Oct 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, responsibility for direct provision centres falls to the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Deputy O'Gorman, and not the Department of Justice. I repeat what I said in the opening, which is that I cannot comment on individual cases. A negative decision on an appeal by the independent International Protection Appeals Tribunal...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the important matter of the atypical working scheme. I know the fishing industry and community is hugely important to the Deputy and he has raised this matter with me on a number of occasions. I have always been struck by his compassion for the industry, the fishermen, the employees and the communities. As a result of the Deputy and other Deputies raising this...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Fishing Industry (19 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy O'Sullivan for raising this matter on the atypical scheme. I am pleased to confirm that a review of the scheme is being put in place. Coming from a fishing county myself, Wexford, I know how hard and dangerous the fishing sector is for skippers and their employees. The fishing sector is under huge pressure at the moment. I felt that this is something on which the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (20 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their proposals. These are matters we discussed in length on Committee Stage. I wish to make two points. The first is that a post-enactment report on the Bill will be prepared in accordance with Standing Orders and laid before the House. This will provide an opportunity to address many of the issues raised. The second point is that I have requested that a briefing...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (20 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I would expect that any post-enactment report would be comprehensive and detailed.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (20 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their comments. Section 5(2), while a short provision, is very important for the broader context of the Bill. It provides that a person does not for the purposes of the offences in sections 6 and 7 unlawfully assist presence in the State when providing goods or services in the ordinary course of his or her business trade or profession. It is important to emphasise...