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Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: To ensure the commission is in compliance with the GDPR legislation. That is where it is coming from and why it is needed. I have set out clearly how this is actually quite limited in scope and in terms of processes where it will apply. The arguments being put forward do not meet what is set out in the legislation. Those concerns are simply not real.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 18 inserts a new section 26A into the Data Protection Act of 2018 to provide a prohibition on disclosure of confidential information by persons engaged with the Data Protection Commission in connection with certain defined functions. There appears to be some misinterpretation of the scope and purpose of this amendment and, frankly, some misconceived arguments have been made in...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: It was introduced last week.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: From the Seanad (28 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Attorney General has of course approved this legislation, as is always the case. The Zalewski case related to procedures of the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, which is a body established under the operating practices pursuant to the Irish law. Unlike the WRC, the DPC is an independent supervisory authority within the meaning of chapter 6 of the GDPR and is responsible for the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Culture Policy (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Warfield for raising this important matter regarding an update on the proposed sale of alcohol Bill 2022 and when opening hours will be extended. I convey the apologies of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee, who regrets she cannot be here for this Commencement matter debate due to another commitment. I thank the Senator for raising this important...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Culture Policy (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I again thank Senator Warfield for raising this important matter. I know it is important to the Senator and, of course, it is very important to our night-time economy. As I mentioned, our licensing laws are not fit for purpose in the context of supporting a vibrant and modern night-time economy. The Sale of Alcohol Bill will go a long way towards correcting that. However, we are not...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the House for taking these two motions today. They 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. The House will be aware that the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was a necessary and wholly...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I am grateful to the House for its consideration of the motions and thank all Senators for their contributions, especially those in support of the motions. The very real threat to our society from dissident republican paramilitary groups and the brutality of ruthless crime gangs need an effective and particular response from the criminal justice system. As legislators, we have a duty to...

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Acting Chair. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, sends apologies for not being able to be here. She has other business in the Dáil Chamber. I support the amendment to the motion tabled by Senators Ruane, Higgins, Black and Flynn on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I thank the Senators for their motion and for their contributions to what is a very important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022 and my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was published on 2 December 2022 and is publicly available on the Oireachtas website. The Bill sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland – and for a robust regulatory and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: All of those matters are kept under continuous review by the Department of Justice. I am happy to speak to the Deputy about them after this business.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I was glad to launch the ESRI research into gambling and I can tell the Deputy that Committee Stage of the Bill will be taken on 11 July. The Select Committee on Justice insisted on four hours, a double session, in order that we can clear it off and move it on.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I am in the hands of the Houses for that but I would hope it would move quite quickly from that point on.

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for their contributions. As they may be aware, updates on progress in relation to the youth justice strategy are published as part of the annual implementation update. The implementation statement for 2021 is available on my Department's website and the 2022 statement is being worked on at present. I would like to speak on some additional policy objectives in the youth...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: On Deputy Daly's question about the courts, the report of the judicial planning working group was published in February this year. It made 54 recommendations relating to five key areas. That work is ongoing. It included increasing the number of judges by 24 initially and a further 20 upon review. That review is being carried out in respect of delivery and reform of the Courts Service. ...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

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 accept the following measure: Regulation (EU) 2022/850 of...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, having regard to 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, and noting that a copy of the following proposed measure was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6 January 2022: ...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss the progress and impact of the youth justice strategy and our youth justice interventions. Our approach to youth justice in Ireland, informed by international standards, is that children in conflict with the law are still children. They are entitled to dignity, respect and access to services that will promote reintegration into...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, having regard to 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, and noting that a copy of the following proposed measure was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th January, 2022:...