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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (20 Feb 2024)

James Browne: At present, the regulation of gambling and similar activities in the State is split between a number of Departments, agencies and Local Government. As Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform, I currently have no regulatory or oversight role in relation to the activities of licensed bookmakers in Ireland. Licences are issued to bookmakers by the Revenue Commissioners in accordance...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Feb 2024)

James Browne: While all legislation is kept under review, there are no specific plans to amend the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 at this time.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (22 Feb 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962, is the primary legislation covering the operation of the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme. Under the Act, it is the courts, through the judiciary, who are responsible for the granting of legal aid. Last July, myself and Minister McEntee published the General Scheme of the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Bill 2023 after it was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (22 Feb 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will appreciate, sentencing in any court case is solely a matter for the presiding judge. The Misuse of Drugs Act currently provides for a presumptive minimum sentence of 10 years for the offences of possession of drugs for supply and/or importation of controlled drugs in excess of €13,000 value. When deciding on the imposition of sentencing to lessen the presumptive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (22 Feb 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, in line with a Programme for Government commitment, I established an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) in 2020. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues with a focus on developing measures which will counteract the negative impact of ASB on community morale and quality of life. The forum has established four sub-groups to consider the specific...

Recent Arson Attacks: Statements (27 Feb 2024)

James Browne: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak to Members of the House today. This is a very serious issue and one that I am glad to be discussing today. I echo what my Department colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, has said. The recent incidents of arson that we have seen are categorically not a legitimate form of protest. These are criminal acts by a small group of people who want...

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (28 Feb 2024)

James Browne: I thank the Acting Chair. All of these are technical amendments. Amendment No. 1 is a grammatical correction and I thank Senator Ward for bringing this to our attention. With regard to amendments Nos. 2, 3, 8 and 9, section 21A of the Act is being repealed and references to it, including references to the provision by which it was originally asserted, are being removed...

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (28 Feb 2024)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 5 and 12 also deal with situations where surrender does not take place due to force majeure.These amendments address a technical issue with the amendments made to sections 15(5)(b) and section 16(5)(b) to clarify that it is the court rather than the central authority that must be satisfied that the force majeure circumstances continue to exist.

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (28 Feb 2024)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 6 and 13 clarify the obligations for the consideration of an appeal or an article 40 application, prevents the determination of surrender proceedings within the relevant time limit that the court causes the issuing judicial authority on Eurojust to be informed and clarifies the requirement to provide reasons when so doing.

Seanad: European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (28 Feb 2024)

James Browne: This addresses a limitation of the provisions in respect of temporary surrender in section 19 of the Act. This arises where a person has been sentenced in the state for a separate offence but their surrender is sought by the issuing state. The court has a discretion to allow their temporary surrender to be tried in the other state and determines the applicable conditions. This is being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Feb 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 347 and 348 together. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 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 licensing regime to regulate gambling...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (27 Feb 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in-person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the...

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (6 Mar 2024)

James Browne: This group covers a number of amendments dealing with administrative, technical and typographical matters. Amendment No. 2 is a grammatical correction amending the word "who" to "whom". Amendment No. 5 deletes the words "in that state" in section 10(d) of the 2003 Act. This amendment arises from a decision of the High Court in the case of the Minister for Justice and Equality v. Gustas...

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (6 Mar 2024)

James Browne: This amendment relates to section 6 and provides that where a person is arrested on foot of a Trade and Cooperation Agreement arrest warrant issued by the United Kingdom, they are to be advised of their right to legal advice in the United Kingdom for the purpose of assisting their legal representatives here.

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (6 Mar 2024)

James Browne: Amendment No. 7 transposes Articles 18 and 19 of the European arrest warrant framework decision, and the comparable provisions of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. It provides a mechanism whereby a person who is to be heard by a judicial authority in the issuing state may either be temporarily transferred to that state or heard in Ireland by a court assisted by a person nominated by that...

European Arrest Warrant (Amendment) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (6 Mar 2024)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 11, 12, 23 and 24 deal with situations where surrender does not take place due to force majeure. These amendments provide for amendment to section 9, which amends section 15(5)(b) of the 2003 Act, and for amendment to section 10, which amends section 16(5)(b) of the 2003 Act. The amendments address a technical issue and clarify that it is the court rather than the central...