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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently 6 Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operating in Co. Limerick. In 2019, 3 YDPs in Ballynanty, Irishtown (including Henry Street Outreach) and Kings Island were combined to form Limerick Youth Service YDP. The attached table sets out the amount of funding allocated to each project for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and shows the Garda Divisions and...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2022)

James Browne: Before addressing the amendments, I will briefly address another issue raised in both Houses, namely, the reason this scheme was not extended to civilian staff of An Garda Síochána. Civilian staff are not included under the current provisions of the Acts 1941 to 1945, nor were they included in the provisions of this Bill. This was due to the fact that they are not engaged in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (18 Oct 2022)

James Browne: The view was taken that they would not be part of this scheme because they are not on the front line. Nonetheless, considering the increased civilianisation, it will be looked at. However, because of existing schemes for civil servants - the occupational injuries scheme and ex gratiapayments scheme - it would be very complicated and would slow up this Bill significantly. I give an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (18 Oct 2022)

James Browne: The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. As you will be aware, the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill was published last October and drafting of the Bill is being finalised.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I move amendment No 1: In page 13, to delete lines 6 to 11 and substitute the following: “Form and content of application for initial assessment 11.The Garda Commissioner may, from time to time, specify in writing the following with regard to applications for initial assessment: (a) the form of the applications; (b) the information to be contained in the applications;...

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 18, line 30, to delete “prescribed” and substitute the following: “specified in writing from time to time by the Garda Commissioner, and he or she shall cause any such specifications to be published in electronic form”.

Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (5 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I thank my colleagues on the other side of the House, as well as Deputy James Lawless, Chair of the Joint Committee on Justice, and all the members of that committee for their work.

Financial Resolutions 2022 - Financial Resolution No. 6: General: Financial Resolution (Resumed) (28 Sep 2022)

James Browne: My colleague, the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, has informed the House of the record justice budget for 2023, which prioritises community safety. The future of our communities lies with our young people and I warmly welcome the allocation of €24 million for youth justice, which is an increase of €2.5 million and over 11%. This will have a significant impact on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter and requesting that the Minister establish a new Garda station to serve the areas of Laytown and Bettystown. The Senator will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is, by law, responsible for the management and administration of Garda business and for determining the deployment of gardaí...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (20 Sep 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. I will bring her concerns to the attention of the Minister. I understand that as of 31 August 2022, the latest date for which figures are available, Laytown Garda station currently has a strength of one inspector, three sergeants and 15 gardaí, all of whom are uniformed personnel providing a front-line policing service to the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (20 Sep 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising the very important matter of community CCTV, in particular as it relates to Monaghan town and Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. On behalf of the Minister, I thank the Senator for raising this matter. I am acutely aware of the invaluable role played by community CCTV schemes throughout the country in providing vital reassurance to local communities and helping...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (20 Sep 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this most important matter. I hear the Senator's frustration in relation to the application process for the Monaghan town and Carrickmacross CCTV schemes, which has been ongoing since 2017. I certainly will convey the Senator's frustration on the matter to the Cabinet Minister. Just as the Government's community safety policy recognises that community safety...

Reappointment of Members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (14 Sep 2022)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 27th July, 2022, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the reappointment of the persons concerned to be members of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act, 2015, approves the reappointment of Sara Moorhead, Geraldine Clarke,...

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (14 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 334. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the provision of funding for supporting the 225th commemorations of the 1798 Rebellion in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount of active travel funding awarded to Wexford County Council to date; the tabular breakdown of each project and the associated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (12 Jul 2022)

James Browne: Justice Plan 2022 commits to the implementation of the Government’s Youth Justice Plan, which includes preventing offending behaviour from occurring and diverting children and young adults who commit a crime away from further offending and involvement with the criminal justice system. The Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based projects that offer vital support to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (12 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 931. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a 75-bed extension, MRI and the MRI installation at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/22]