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Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Grant Payments (15 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 44. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the division of the grant funding (details supplied) to Wexford County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31294/22]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Fisheries Protection (15 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 242. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the status of an application for the Brexit inshore fisheries business model adjustment scheme (details supplied);; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31340/22]

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. I acknowledge the Committee on Justice for providing a pre-legislative scrutiny waiver in respect of this matter due to its urgency. I take Deputy Martin Kenny's point that where a committee waives pre-legislative scrutiny, perhaps a technical briefing could be provided to spokespersons. I will bring that point back to the Department and the...

Garda Síochána (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a second time". The Bill which I am proposing on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, is short in length but very important. It is necessary to address an urgent lacuna in the law regarding the legal basis for Garda court presenters. The specific purpose of the Bill is to establish clearly a right of any member of An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from the Garda authorities and, unfortunately, this was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: The treatment of addiction and related issues are predominately a public health issue and, as such, are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Health and the Health Service Executive. Neither I nor my Department have responsibility for these issues.  However, the Deputy will be aware that the Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: At present, the regulation of gambling is provided for under the Betting Act 1931 (as amended) which is the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance, and the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 (as amended), which falls under my remit. These acts provide for the licensing and operation of bookmakers, including betting by remote means, and for the control and regulation of gaming and...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Centres (14 Jun 2022)

James Browne: 1459. To ask the Minister for Health the position in relation to a project (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29224/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (26 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed by the Minister for Justice under section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924, for the county in which they reside and adjoining counties. A Peace Commissioner is an honorary appointment and those appointed receive no remuneration or compensation by way of fees or expenses for their services. Peace Commissioners, upon...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for their contributions. This legislation arose out of the uncertainty that existed at the time. Our licensing law is quite archaic and is made up of amendment upon amendment, in many cases. The uncertainty at the time gave rise, in particular, to concerns around insurance and who was going to be responsible if anything happened. Perhaps in the past we muddled along with...

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 May 2022)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections I to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a period of 6 months, beginning on the 1st day of June 2022 and ending on the 30th day of November 2022. I am here to introduce a resolution to extend the sunset clause in the Civil Law (Miscellaneous...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Island Communities (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I certainly hear the Deputy's cogent and well thought-out points and I will bring them to the attention of the Minister who, unfortunately, cannot be here. On the PSO routes managed by the NTA, the Department of Rural and Community Development does not subsidise all services and all routes, as has been stated, and careful consideration, therefore, must be given to any change that could...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Island Communities (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. The sustainability of communities on our offshore islands is a core objective of the Government as set out in the rural development policy for 2021 to 2025, Our Rural Future. The policy acknowledges the importance to island communities of access to reliable, safe and affordable connectivity services to and from the mainland. Contracts...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Judicial Appointments (24 May 2022)

James Browne: Our priority is to ensure that the courts are resourced to administer justice efficiently and effectively for citizens in their access to justice.  The Government endeavours to fill judicial vacancies at the earliest opportunity and a number of such vacancies have been filled in recent times. In order to bring more strategic focus to this, the Minister established a...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Judicial Appointments (24 May 2022)

James Browne: The judicial planning working group is looking at the very things about which the Deputy is concerned. We will be using those data from the OECD to assess the need in terms of judges, at present and going forward, in order that we can have an evidence-based, informed understanding of the need we have for additional judges in this country. The working group's report will inform that and the...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (24 May 2022)

James Browne: The point the Deputy touches on is correct. Nobody is born a criminal or with criminal inclinations. Young people are often groomed and drawn into crime. The key purpose of the Greentown Project, using evidence-based research, is to tackle the grooming of young people into crime. Money is often used to lure them into criminal activity. That is an important part of our youth justice...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter involving the National Rural Safety Forum. As he may be aware, the purpose of the 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...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I agree that it is not just about people being safe. People need to feel safe. In a number of the high-profile cases in rural Ireland, the Garda has had a number of real successes. However, we need to get to a point where such incidents are not happening and where people feel protected and safe in their communities. That means targeting those organised groups, many of which rob a number...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: The rural safety forum is a real opportunity for those organisations to come together. Rural Ireland is strongly represented on the forum. Some really good discussions have taken place, from which many good ideas have come. We fund Muintir na Tíre for the text alert system. I know Muintir na Tíre is working on a number of alternative projects as well. We will continue to look...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. As he will be aware, the Department opened applications for the new community safety innovation fund on 11 April. Reflecting the success of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, in identifying and seizing proceeds from criminal activity, the new fund will use money seized from the proceeds of crime to support...