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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic, Sexual and Gender-based Violence (24 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, Minister McEntee is currently leading work on a new whole of government strategy to combat domestic, sexual, gender-based violence. This new plan will have a particular focus on prevention, and on ensuring victims are better supported, including in court proceedings. While sentencing is a matter for the judiciary who are independent and subject only to the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (24 May 2022)

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

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (24 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour 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 safe in their local communities. In line with the Programme for Government, I have established an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour to...

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

James Browne: Responsibility for the regulation of bookmakers’ premises is currently a matter for the Minister for Finance as provided for the under the Betting Acts 1931 – 2015. Section 20 of the Betting Acts address a number of matters that apply to bookmakers’ premises, such as what may be placed and displayed outside premises, as well as restrictions on the material and information...

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

James Browne: Last October, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform sanctioned the recruitment of the CEO Designate of the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland, and the process is now well underway.  The Public Appointments Service, in conjunction with an Executive Search Agency, is managing the recruitment, applications for which have now closed.  It will be done in line with its...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...