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

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Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the Seanad on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee. I would like to begin by thanking Senators Doherty, Chambers and Pauline O’Reilly for bringing forward this very important Private Members' Bill on character references in sexual offences trials. The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022 proposes to change the current...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (27 Apr 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the new Justice Plan 2022 contains a commitment to undertake an expansive review to modernise firearms and explosives legislation. Within the plan, Action 34.3 outlines a commitment to identify all outstanding issues requiring overdue reform in the management and processing of firearms licensing, register of firearms dealers and inspections. It also commits to the...

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for their contributions and support. We are facing an increasingly dynamic criminal threat. Criminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated. As Deputy Howlin pointed out, crime is becoming more and more transnational. We have to think transnationally and dynamically to address those issues. The updates are welcome. As Deputy Berry pointed out, the principle is...

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 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: Crime Prevention (26 Apr 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: Legislative Process (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the purpose of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 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 sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operate as a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth 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...

European Union Regulation: Motion (5 Apr 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. I will address a number of matters. With regard to Deputy Martin Kenny's points on the UK, obviously, it is now a third country. Provision is made within the protocols and the regulations for third-country co-operation, however, so I expect that will continue, albeit in a slightly different format in the sense that it will be a third country...

European Union Regulation: Motion (5 Apr 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: Youth Services (5 Apr 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community based organisations that operate as a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. There are currently 105 YDPs across the State, which are funded through my Department. Under the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-27, the intention is to further develop this service so that it is available to every child...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medical Cards (5 Apr 2022)

James Browne: 878. To ask the Minister for Health the status of a medical card application by a person (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18317/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (31 Mar 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the new Justice Plan 2022 contains a commitment to undertake an expansive review to modernise firearms and explosives legislation. Within the plan, Action 34.3 outlines a commitment to identify all outstanding issues requiring overdue reform in the management and processing of firearms licensing, register of firearms dealers and inspections. It also commits to the...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (30 Mar 2022)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy Stanley for raising this very important matter around the need for domestic violence refuge accommodation. The Minister fully acknowledges the need to dramatically increase the provision of domestic violence accommodation and refuge spaces right across the country. While I agree that prevention is key, I also acknowledge the Deputy's point that priority must be given to...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Domestic Violence (30 Mar 2022)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Stanley for raising this important matter regarding the need for domestic violence accommodation in Laois and the midlands. I reiterate that it is my goal and that of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, that everyone who needs a refuge space will get one. I am familiar with the Wexford women's refuge and the Wexford rape crisis centre, and the great work done by both...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (30 Mar 2022)

James Browne: I have requested information from An Garda Síochána in order to respond to the Deputy's query, however, the information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy again once the information is received from the Garda Authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Schemes (30 Mar 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department has for many years provided funding for the employment and associated costs of the national Community Alert Programme, including the employment of regional Development Officers. These Development Officers provide support to Community and Text Alert schemes and offer advice on how to establish new schemes. My Department paid a total of...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: Regarding the new community safety partnerships, I think they will prove to be the complete opposite and will greatly strengthen the role in this regard in rural communities. They will do so by strengthening the pace of engagement with An Garda Síochána, the various representative organisations and the local authorities to ensure that there is not just accountability and...