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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: That is my understanding, yes.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: At the risk of getting into synonyms, I think it just means the outcome of the interview. It is not expanded upon other than that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The conduct of the interview process is a matter for the commission. As to the results of the interview, an outcome is that there has to be an actual recommendation. While paragraphs (a) and (b) provide for specific particulars, the Government will be making a decision between those who are recommended. Therefore, the result of the interview, its outcome, is that the persons are recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: No. The result of the interview is simply that the person is recommended, if that is the outcome. There has to be a statement that they are recommended. That is the outcome if they are recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Minister must be informed if a person is, in fact, recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: Obviously, the commission will decide the results and what that means. While it may be implied that a person being put forward is recommended, I do not think there is any issue with a commission setting out in black and white that the person is, in fact, recommended. In something like this, simply leaving it to implication, it would be open to authoritative criticisms in such circumstances.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I can only repeat what I said before. The results are a matter for the commission to decide and set out.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I confirm nothing more is intended regarding that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Chief Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Supreme Court would nominate a substitute.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for the opportunity today to respond to this important motion. I am here on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be present. Before I address the motion before the House, I condemn the assault on a member of An Garda Síochána over the weekend. I wish him a speedy recovery. A person has been charged, and in those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Deputy may wish to note that the general legal framework for the operation of rifle or pistol clubs is contained in section 4A of the Firearms Act 1925. The section requires rifle or pistol clubs to be authorised by the Garda Commissioner, on payment of the prescribed fee, for the purpose of using or storing any firearm or ammunition on the premises of or at the club in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I am taking this Private Members' Bill on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be here. I would like to begin by strongly condemning a small minority of people whose intentions in recent weeks have been to create division and who are engaging in intimidation rather than protest. Over the past year, communities across Ireland have demonstrated great...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (1 Feb 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes the allocation of Garda resources. The Minister for Justice, Deputy Simon Harris, has no direct role in matters of operational policing. The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with record funding...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (1 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire for raising this very important matter. I will certainly convey his concerns to the Minister, Deputy Harris, on whose behalf I also thank the Deputy. The Deputy will be aware that the Government is rolling out a number of policy and legislative initiatives, which will reduce the level of criminal behaviour in our communities. These include...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No.1: In page 5, line 16, after “enactments;” to insert the following: “to confer a power on the Minister for Justice to direct the conditional release of certain persons serving sentences of imprisonment or persons being detained in a place provided under section 2 of the Prisons Act 1970 and, for that purpose, to amend the Criminal Justice Act 1960...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 5, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “(3) The Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 and 1997 and Part 5* may be cited together as the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Acts 1995 to 2023.”. These amendments are grouped for discussion and cover minor administrative, technical and typographical matters.

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3: In page 6, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following: “ “Act of 1960” means the Criminal Justice Act 1960; “Act of 1995” means the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995;”