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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 43: In page 34, line 19, to delete “by the State of a sentence imposed by” and substitute “in the State of a sentence (in its legal nature and duration) imposed in”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 44: In page 34, lines 38 and 39, to delete “Criminal Justice Act 1960” and substitute “Act of 1960 or be released for such period as may be specified by the Minister under section 2A of that Act”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 68: In page 45, after line 38, to insert the following: “Amendment of Parole Act 2019 58.The Parole Act 2019 is amended— (a) in section 2— (i) in subsection (1), in the definition of “relevant governor”— (I) in paragraph (b), by the substitution of “so released,” for “so released, or”,...

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 69: In page 46, to delete lines 18 to 25 and substitute the following: “(a) by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (a): “(aa) the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995,”, (b) in paragraph (c), by the substitution of “the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003,” for “the European Arrest Warrant Act 2003,...

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 70: In page 46, between lines 25 and 26, to insert the following: “Amendment of Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Act 2020 58.The Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Act 2020 is amended— (a) in section 11— (i) in subsection (1), by the substitution of the...

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 71: In page 46, line 28, to delete “paragraph (a) or (b)” and substitute “paragraph (a)”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 72: In page 46, line 30, to delete “paragraph (c)” and substitute “paragraph (b)”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 73: In page 46, line 37, to delete “this Act comes” and substitute “Parts 1to3come”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 74: In page 47, lines 1 and 2, to delete “the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995” and substitute “the Act of 1995”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 75: In page 47, line 3, to delete “the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005” and substitute “the Act of 2005”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 76: In page 47, lines 7 and 8, to delete “under the Transfer of Sentenced Persons Act 1995 or the Transfer of Execution of Sentences Act 2005” and substitute “under the Act of 1995 or the Act of 2005”.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to whether or not there are laws or regulations in place to ensure firearms must not be used or discharged within a certain distance from the public. On that basis, I can advise the Deputy that section 8 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 provides for an offence of reckless discharge of a firearm. A person who discharges a firearm being...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: Is the debate to adjourn at 5 p.m.?

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I will say what needs to be said but leave enough time for Senator Martin.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the Seanad on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris. I thank Senator Martin for introducing this important Private Member's Bill on Second Stage today. I acknowledge the co-sponsorship of the Bill by a large number of Senators and the eloquent contributions made by all the speakers. The stated aim of the Bill is to amend the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I am pleased to bring the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 before the House. The purpose of this Bill is to implement framework decision 2008/909 on the mutual recognition of custodial sentences, which provides for the transfer of sentenced persons between EU member states. The Bill also amends and updates the existing legislation underpinning transfers...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach and Senators for their contributions. Regarding costs, I can say that inward and outward transfers offset each other and having this robust system in place will help to reduce costs as well. By way of an indication of numbers to give Senators a sense of this, inward transfer volumes have been significantly affected by the issues arising since the decision in 2014....

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for his question. As can be seen from the zero tolerance strategy published by the then Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee, last summer, the Government is committed to tackling sexual violence in all its forms. The Government’s plan recognises the importance of strong legislation, reporting, supports for victims and a co-ordinated approach in our work with...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: In terms of data, the reason we have commissioned the Central Statistics Office, CSO, to undertake a national survey is to establish the prevalence of sexual violence. The results are expected next month. The intention is to establish whether there is an increase in events of sexual violence or an increase in the number of people reporting what is happening. We must create a situation...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: The Government is very much aware of the serious situation regarding young people and what they can access online. There is a cross-government approach to addressing this very serious situation. Work is being led by the new domestic, sexual and gender-based violence agency, which is also working with the Department of Education and the Department of Children, Equality, Disability,...