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Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motion (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions and support for this motion. The challenge we have in dealing with counterfeiting is that we need to have an approach that is across the European Union while also working with other international partners. As has been pointed out, the challenge is, in particular, to protect retailers and customers who often lose out and to make people aware of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The two positions in question have recently been filled following an open recruitment competition run by the Public Appointments Service. The successful candidates in relation to both roles are due to take up their positions in January 2024. Further positions are expected to be advertised for recruitment in the coming months.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I wish to advise that a Report Stage amendment to section 7 may be required to provide for a solicitor or barrister who becomes a member of the Judiciary to step down from a role of assessor.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 13, line 11, to delete “by such documents,” and substitute the following: “by— (i) such documents, and (ii) such fee, if any,”. Amendment No. 1 provides for the possibility of charging an assessment application fee. Amendment No. 2 is a consequential amendment to amendment No. 1 referencing the fee "if...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 13, lines 17 and 18, to delete all words from and including “and” in line 17 down to and including line 18 and substitute the following “(ii) the documents referred to in subsection (4)(c)(i), and (iii) the fee referred to in subsection (4)(c)(ii).”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No.4: In page 15, after line 39, to insert the following: “(6) Subject to subsections (7)and (8), where a person, other than a public body, complies with a requirement under subsection (1)within the time period specified in the notice under that subsection or as extended under subsection (3), an Assessor may, not later than 1 month after such compliance, direct that...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 20, line 10, to delete “3 months” and substitute “6 months”. Amendment No. 6 is a technical amendment to section 24(2) of the Bill. Section 24(2) currently provides that an application to the Circuit Court shall be made no later than three months after the date the authorisation is issued. Such an application is permissible...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 20, line 16, before “the” to insert “notwithstanding section 100 of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2023,”. Amendment No. 7 is a technical amendment to section 24 (4) of the Bill which inserts a “notwithstanding" provision into the subsection to ensure it can be read in harmony with section 1 of...

Delivery of a Rights-Based Care Economy in Ireland: Motion (7 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the members of the Women's Parliamentary Caucus for their proposals to deliver a rights-based care economy in Ireland. It is a very timely motion and I commend them on it. My colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Butler, very ably detailed the Government's response to the care needs of older people and the supports for carers provided throughout the social protection system. I...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important question. It raises a very important issue with regard to the work undertaken by the authorities here in the investigation of Troubles-related murders in this jurisdiction, as well as co-operation with UK Troubles legacy processes that have a cross-Border dimension. I assure the Deputy that in circumstances where such offences have not been...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: As I understand it, An Garda Síochána is always very conscious of victims of crime and works very carefully to keep families updated in relation to any investigations. There is strong ongoing co-operation between An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland, PSNI. The cross-Border joint agency task force was established under a 2015 fresh start agreement...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I do not have an answer to hand on Schedule 3 but I will get the answer relayed to the Deputy. With regard to unresolved cases I assure the Deputy that on Troubles-related matters, there is significant co-operation between Ireland and United Kingdom. In certain circumstances where cases have not been resolved the investigations remain open and An Garda Síochána follow up fully on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legal Aid (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: In its over 40 years of operation, the civil legal aid scheme has been a significant and beneficial public service, providing legal aid and advice to people of limited means in civil disputes, including family law. However, since the scheme was set up Irish society has changed and the demands on the services have grown. In June 2022, the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legal Aid (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I assure the Deputy that the work of the civil legal aid review group is advancing following on from the progress report received in May. The scheme is important for those who face particular barriers in accessing justice. The group's recommendations will be vital to ensuring that those with the most acute needs get the support to resolve their legal disputes, as outlined by the Deputy....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legal Aid (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I can assure the Deputy the review is looking in particular at the most acute needs of those who need the support. As I said earlier, most financial eligibility thresholds have not been considered for quite some time and that is the very essence of this review.

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities, and a strengthened, well-resourced An Garda Síochána is central to this policy. While the Garda Commissioner is operationally responsible for the allocation of Garda resources, we engage regularly with him to ensure our gardaí have the resources they need. The unprecedented allocation of in excess of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: While I have no direct role in the assignment of gardaí or any Garda resource, I am assured by the Garda Commissioner that personnel assigned throughout the country, together with the overall policing arrangements and operational strategies, are continuously monitored and reviewed. Such monitoring ensures the optimum use is made of resources and the best possible policing service is...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I acknowledge the courage and bravery of gardaí who faced those riots on that Thursday, including those from Dublin and those who came from further afield responding to the call to support the gardaí in Dublin, who faced those violent thugs who sought to take advantage of a very difficult and challenging situation. We all acknowledge the bravery and courage of those gardaí who...