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Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the House for taking these two motions today. They seek the approval of the Seanad to continue in force provisions in the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 aimed at tackling terrorism and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 in respect of organised crime. The House will be aware that the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was a necessary and wholly...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I am grateful to the House for its consideration of the motions and thank all Senators for their contributions, especially those in support of the motions. The very real threat to our society from dissident republican paramilitary groups and the brutality of ruthless crime gangs need an effective and particular response from the criminal justice system. As legislators, we have a duty to...

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Acting Chair. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, sends apologies for not being able to be here. She has other business in the Dáil Chamber. I support the amendment to the motion tabled by Senators Ruane, Higgins, Black and Flynn on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I thank the Senators for their motion and for their contributions to what is a very important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 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 Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022 and my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was published on 2 December 2022 and is publicly available on the Oireachtas website. The Bill sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland – and for a robust regulatory and...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 18 inserts a new section 26A into the Data Protection Act of 2018 to provide a prohibition on disclosure of confidential information by persons engaged with the Data Protection Commission in connection with certain defined functions. There appears to be some misinterpretation of the scope and purpose of this amendment and, frankly, some misconceived arguments have been made in...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: It was introduced last week.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Attorney General has of course approved this legislation, as is always the case. The Zalewski case related to procedures of the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, which is a body established under the operating practices pursuant to the Irish law. Unlike the WRC, the DPC is an independent supervisory authority within the meaning of chapter 6 of the GDPR and is responsible for the...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I answered that question. It came from the DPC.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: To give clarification on that last point, the DPC has sought this type of amendment and nobody else.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: There is no reason to delay this amendment. I have outlined the detailed reasons it is necessary. The request has come from the DPC.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: To ensure the commission is in compliance with the GDPR legislation. That is where it is coming from and why it is needed. I have set out clearly how this is actually quite limited in scope and in terms of processes where it will apply. The arguments being put forward do not meet what is set out in the legislation. Those concerns are simply not real.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Senator Blaney has been consistent in his support for An Garda Síochána and County Donegal both within the Chamber and with the Department of Justice. This Government is steadfast in its commitment to building stronger, safer communities. Everyone deserves to be safe and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising the important matter of the need for a Garda station and resources in west Donegal. I assure him the Government is unwavering in its commitment to providing An Garda Síochána with significant funding to perform its crucial policing role nationwide. We are now in a period of sustained recruitment of Garda members and staff. This enables the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I have asked An Garda Sìochàna if it is possible to provide relevant information to the Deputy. Unfortunately it was not possible to confirm this within the timeframe allowed. I will revert to the Deputy with any relevant information upon receipt.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (4 Jul 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 Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022 and my Department...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Control of Firearms (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising her specific questions, which is why the firearms expert committee was established and what was the wide range of matters related to firearms about which the Minister formed the committee to advise on. The firearms expert committee was established to serve in an advisory capacity in respect of various firearms matters and I would like to thank the committee for...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Control of Firearms (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: In fairness, I answered the question the Deputy actually put before the House. It was unfortunate that one of the members of the committee resigned or withdrew his support. However, he did so after the committee concluded all of its meetings and actually submitted its report which was, in fairness, quite late in the day. In regard to this process, this was just an advisory group making...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Control of Firearms (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: If the Deputy will let me answer, please. There is no point in shouting me down.

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Control of Firearms (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: Nobody is about to be criminalised.