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Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Let us remind the people of why the Labour Party went from 37 Deputies to only seven in one election cycle. It started with then leader throwing out the word "treason" in a heated situation, playing on people's anxieties and fears and manipulating them at that time. I remember canvassing in Wexford town. My canvassers were young women in their 20s and 30s.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: They knocked on doors and Labour Party supporters, taking their cue from the then leader, gave abuse to young women at the doors. It was not supporters of Sinn Féin, Independents or Fine Gael; it was Labour Party supporters-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: -----taking their cue and giving abuse to young women at the doors. It was not Sinn Féin supporters, Independents or Fine Gael; it was Labour Party supporters taking their cue. Does that remind the party of the campaign slogan "Frankfurt's Way or Labour's Way"? Does it remind the party of the slogan "Every Little Hurts" and promises on student fees and protecting the vulnerable, and...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: When it got into government it broke all of its promises. There were water charges and the housing assistance payment, HAP, and it invited in vulture funds. That is what it did. That is its record. The party can either argue whether those decisions were right, but it brought them in.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: What did it do and where did it get?

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: It was warned about an impending crisis in housing supply, but disparaged the people who warned it.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Where did it end up? There were 75 social houses. The party turned off the tap for housing and broke the pipe.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: It had choices to make, and it made them at the time.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: We have turned the corner. There will be 30,000 new homes, the first affordable homes in a generation and more social housing.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Labour Party should own up. Its vote collapsed not because it made tough decisions but because it broke its moral contract with the people.

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I am pleased to bring the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021 back before the House. This Bill has successfully passed all Stages in the Seanad with two amendments, and I would like the support of the House in agreeing to these changes. The amendments are technical in nature and do not change in any substance the Bill. The amendments are simply to reflect the change in the name of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy, the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced representation to both governmental and non-governmental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563, 565, 567, 568, 589, 591 and 602 together. I can advise the Deputies that the final meeting of the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) took place on 3 March 2023, and that the Committee has now finalised its reports. I understand that the reports will be submitted to me imminently and it is my intention to publish them shortly after this, along with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established to serve in an advisory capacity on firearms matters. Its terms of reference, which are publicly available, include to carry out an assessment of all types of firearms, to determine their current use under the existing licensing system and their suitability for future licensing. I can advise the Deputy, the FEC was made up of five...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being. The legislative reform will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. As the Deputy will be aware, the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was approved by Government on the 15th November 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Having a microchipped animal means found or recovered animals can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources, including public awareness campaigns. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: On the issues raised by Deputies Nolan and O'Sullivan, the deployment of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner. However, record funding has been put in place for the recruitment this year of an additional 1,000 gardaí, many of them have already been recruited and have entered training. There are additional 400 civilian staff as well, which will release gardaí to carry...

Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I welcome the publication of the report of the independent review group into the Defence Forces. It is very much a watershed report that a lot of people have waited for, for a very long time. It makes for very stark reading and raises very profound issues in how women were treated in the Defence Forces. Nonetheless, what the report sets out very clearly is a critical need for fundamental...

Taisceadán (Valuable Property Register) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Often we see that apart from what is stolen, the damage done to the houses often costs more than whatever money obtained for the stolen property. The damage to people's minds is often far more profound. I thank Deputies Ó Laoghaire and Kenny for bringing forward this Bill and for speaking on it this evening. I am acutely conscious of the impact of property crime, not only in financial...