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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...

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....

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”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 7, line 25, to delete “and” and substitute “or”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 8: In page 8, line 6, to delete “criminal proceedings;” and substitute the following: “criminal proceedings and includes a punishment or measure that includes a limited or unlimited period of time that is served otherwise than in custody but does not include a part of a sentence the execution of which has been conditionally suspended upon its...

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 9: In page 8, line 10, to delete “this Act” and substitute “Part 2or 3, as the case may be,”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 10: In page 8, line 12, to delete “this Act” and substitute “Part 2or 3”.

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

James Browne: I move amendment No. 11: In page 9, lines 3 and 4, to delete “this Act” and substitute “Part 2or 3or section 52”.