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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (24 May 2022)

James Browne: The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator, which I am working to deliver. The Regulator will be focused on public safety and wellbeing with responsibility for regulating both in-person and online gambling, gambling advertising, gambling websites and apps.  The Government has approved the Gambling Regulation Bill for priority drafting and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

James Browne: The Government is acutely aware of the significant, sustained damage that drug dealing has on communities across the country. Organised criminal activity, including drug dealing, represents a serious threat to community safety, including rural communities. As the Deputy will be aware, the Department of Health leads on Government policy in the area of drugs, and this policy is guided by...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and a number of priority actions are contained in the Programme for Government and Justice Plan 2022 to reduce instances of such behaviour and help people feel safer in their local communities. In line with the Programme for Government, I have established an Expert Forum on Anti-Social...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (19 May 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: Youth Services (17 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operate as a vital support to the statutory Garda Diversion Programme in cooperation with local Gardaí. My Department funds the operation of 105 YDPs across the State at present, which are operated by community-based organisations. The Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 identified a wide range of related and complementary...

Defamation Act 2009 Review: Statements (11 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions to what has been an informed and enlightening debate. As the Minister, Deputy McEntee, said at the outset, our Department is committed to reforming defamation law into robust, modern legislation that addresses some of the complex challenges of a digital age. It is essential that our defamation legislation protects those human rights that are...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

James Browne: As Senators will be aware, this is a major overhaul of the system for Garda compensation claims. On Second Stage, a number of issues were raised. I want to make Senators aware of work that has been done on foot of that debate. Several Senators questioned why civilian staff of An Garda Síochána are not included in the new scheme for Garda compensation in view of the increase in...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions. This is an important Bill. It will contribute to the significant amount of law reform that is taking place. I was glad the Bill started its journey in the Seanad. As stated on numerous occasions, we need to exercise the opportunity to commence Bills in the Seanad in order that we can keep legislation moving through the Houses as quickly as...

Seanad: Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 May 2022)

James Browne: I am speaking today on a number of motions that exercise Ireland's option to opt into certain EU measures under Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU, TFEU. Senators will be aware that if Ireland wishes to take part in an EU measure with a legal basis that falls under Title V of the TFEU, Oireachtas approval under Article 29.4.7° of the Constitution is required....

Seanad: Protocol No. 21 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union: Motions (11 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions on the three opt-ins. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, the Prüm measures are essential to ensure the continuation of the close law-enforcement co-operation between Ireland and the United Kingdom. It is vital that we meet the highest standards possible when it comes to the investigation and prosecution of crimes. The ongoing transfer of...

Eurojust: Motion (4 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. Ireland has joined with others in condemning Russia's active aggression against Ukraine. We have grave concerns regarding reports of attacks by Russian forces that may constitute war crimes, including the targeting of civilians and civilian objects, as well as indiscriminate attacks against Ukrainian infrastructure. It is essential that those...

Eurojust: Motion (4 May 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (4 May 2022)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 389 and 393 together. 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. The Government has approved the Gambling Regulation Bill for priority drafting and publication....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla – Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and allowing me to address the matter. The Minister for Education regrets being unable to attend the debate because she is fulfilling a long-standing commitment to speak at the annual conference of the Joint Managerial Body Secretariat of Secondary Schools. Access to relationships and sexuality education is an important right for students. This is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla – Topical Issue Debate: School Curriculum (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: In respect of the Department of Justice, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, is leading the work on a new, whole-of-government approach to develop a strategy to combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. As the Deputy will be aware, that plan has set an overall goal of a zero-tolerance approach. The Minister is working to finalise the strategy for submission to the Government in light of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla – Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I thank Deputy O'Reilly for raising this very important matter around the lack of domestic violence refuge accommodation provision in north County Dublin. It is the stated goal of my Department and this Government that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one. I know the Minister, Deputy McEntee, is deeply committed to working with partners in the sector and with Government colleagues...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla – Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy O'Reilly bringing up this very important matter. As the Deputy rightly pointed out, the need has been identified, as has the prioritisation. We now need to get to the implementation and delivery side of this. I will certainly raise the Deputy’s concerns with the Minister, Deputy McEntee, when I am talking to her about this situation. In my own county of...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Referral to Select Committee (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I move That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. We have had an interesting debate both on the previous occasion and today and very useful contributions. This legislation meets the commitment in the programme for Government to overhaul our judicial appointments system. We are debating serious and meaningful reform. It is significant that all judicial offices in the State and outside the...

Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Second Stage (Resumed) (28 Apr 2022)

James Browne: He is not a member of the Judiciary.