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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Jul 2022)

James Browne: Pet theft is an incredibly cruel crime which causes huge trauma for pet owners all over the country. I fully appreciate the strong emotional attachment we all have to our pets and that theft not only leads to their loss in our lives, but also a high level of concern for their welfare. It is also a crime which often affects, and is indeed often targeted against, older and particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the issuing authority for firearms certificates is An Garda Síochána. The State currently has stringent legislative controls for the issuing of firearm certificates and the conditions under which firearms can be held. The Firearms Acts also provide for severe penalties for offences outlined therein. With the safety of our community in mind, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: I wish to inform the Deputy that the members of the Firearms Expert Committee were appointed following a public call for expressions of interest. On 31 March, 2022, I sought expressions of interests from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Firearms Expert Committee. This call was published on the website of my Department and shared with various stakeholder organisations....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister, I play no role in the detection, prevention, investigation or prosecution of any criminal offences. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is not, in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the SEAI's review of a person's home energy improvement works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35495/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: The Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community based projects that offer vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. There are currently 105 YDPs across the State. The Projects are funded through my Department, however as the Deputy may appreciate, the funding needs of individual YDPs differ based on a range of criteria, such as the geographical area in which the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the purpose of the National Rural Safety Forum is to develop a nationwide network for the distribution of consistent highly effective crime prevention advice, increase engagement within communities and prevent and reduce opportunities for crime.? The Forum is co-chaired by Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hilman and Mr Brian Rushe, Deputy President...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: The impact of anti-social behaviour is well recognised and is highlighted in the ongoing work of the Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which I am pleased to chair. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues, with a focus on developing measures which will address the factors which give rise to ASB and its impact on community morale and quality of life.  Members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (30 Jun 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, consideration of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 completed Dáil Committee Stage on 10 November 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to implement the provisions of EU Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial...

European Council Decision: Motion (Resumed) (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. Deputy Martin Kenny referred to the logic of sanctions and measures to deal with breaches that are necessary and the need to strengthen our laws. I note those comments. I am not sure I agree with his suggestions around controlling capital within the European Union. That is one of the key four pillars of the Union and something that needs to be...

European Council Decision: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I thank my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, on her statement on the renewal of the provisions in the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, and I add my full support to the motion. We know the provisions in the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 were introduced as a response to the Omagh bombing in...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I thank the House for taking these two motions. The two motions before the House today 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. Given the nature of these provisions, the Houses of the Oireachtas has decided...

Seanad: Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I thank the contributors for their comments. In regard to Senator Gallagher's question on what happens once the review is provided to the Minister, the Minister will consider that review, have a look at the recommendations and any timeline thereafter will depend on the extent of any recommendations made and whether legislation, for example, may be required. I will endeavour to get a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2022)

James Browne: The statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme is provided for in Part IV of the Children Act 2001 (as amended). The objective of the Programme is to divert any child who accepts responsibility for his or her criminal or anti-social behaviour from committing further offences or engaging in further anti-social behaviour. The Programme is carried on and managed, under the general superintendence...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Water Services (28 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 274. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if a person (details supplied) will qualify for the Irish Water first fix free scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34315/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects (28 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 596. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding a development (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33637/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (28 Jun 2022)

James Browne: The Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community based projects that offer vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. There are currently 105 YDPs across the State. The Projects are funded through my Department; however as the Deputy may appreciate, the funding needs of individual YDPs differ based on a range of criteria, such as the geographical area in which the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I wish to mention something. As the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, mentioned on Second Stage, there are a few minor amendments needed to the Bill, which she intends to introduce on Report Stage. These relate to sections 11 and 16 and the requirement for the form of the application to be prescribed by way of regulation. It is proposed to remove this requirement and to allow the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Tax Code (23 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 192. To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding inheritance tax (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33317/22]