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Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: 1375. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the outcome of recent meetings with the HSE and a company regarding securing the drug Kaftrio for children with cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/23]

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Clonan for his contribution. However, I assure him that the requirements under the Sex Offenders Act apply equally to any person convicted of a sexual offence in a criminal court or by court martial. The 2001 Act requires that any person convicted of a relevant sexual offence must comply with the notification requirements. If a person is convicted of a relevant offence...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I certainly hear the Senator and his sentiments. I cannot comment on anything regarding the Defence Forces. I am here from the Department of Justice. I can say that the Sex Offenders Act 2001 and the Bill before us are clear that the sex offenders legislation applies as much, and equally, to a situation in any court, whether that court has criminal jurisdiction or is a court martial. The...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: These are simply administrative amendments. As Members will be aware, the Government formally agreed to change the name of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform with effect from 1 February. These amendments simply reflect that.

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Eireann" and substitute the following: "acknowledges the Government's response to the significant increases in energy prices for households and businesses due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; notes that: — the Government introduced an unprecedented package of supports to protect consumers, including a €2.4...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Digital Accessibility Grant (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator McGreehan for raising the very important issue of digital accessibility. The Senator worked very hard in this area before her term in the Seanad. She has continued that work as a Senator, as well as privately. The promotion of accessibility in all facets of life, including online, is important to ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in our society. Under...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Digital Accessibility Grant (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Again, I thank Deputy McGreehan for raising this very important matter. Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in the way we live, learn, work and participate in the economy and in society. Digital technologies can and should make the lives of all of our people better, for example through the creation of new job opportunities, new and more efficient ways of working,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising this very important issue. I know the good work she has done for a considerable amount of time in this area. The zero tolerance strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, which was published last June and runs to 2026, commits to doubling the number of refuge places within its lifetime. This will be the fastest ever expansion of refuge...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising this very important issue around the need for refuge spaces for those fleeing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I note her good work to date on the matter and her continuing good work in the area. It is our intention that every person who needs a refuge space will have access to one. In line with key recommendations of the audit of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The agency will come within the remit of the Department but it is essential that this agency will have cross-government support and involvement so that it is not purely a Department of Justice concern.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this matter as it provides me with an opportunity to outline to the Seanad the current position on the major building project for Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire on Dominick Street, Dublin 1.I know that Senator Fitzpatrick has done Trojan work on schools and young people in the area and I was delighted to meet with Senator Fitzpatrick at the north inner city...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Schools Building Projects (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach and Senator Fitzpatrick for her raising of this very important issue around Gaelscoil Choláiste Mhuire. The Department of Education’s published national development plan allocation for 2023 is €860 million. High construction inflation remains a continuing feature of the construction sector for 2023. As part of its planning ahead...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senator. Amendments Nos. 41 to 44, inclusive, are being taken together. Their purpose is to amend section 63, which is an important section. Section 63 provides for amendments to the Courts (Supplemental Provisions) Act 1961, including the insertion of a new section 45A to provide for the qualification of certain legal academics for judicial office as an additional basis for...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The purpose is retaining the new provisions extending eligibility to legal academics while modifying the requirements somewhat. This may come from a different perspective to that of Senator Ward, specifically reducing from 12 to ten years the standing term of years required for an employed legal academic or as part of the eligibility requirement of the head of faculty in an educational...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: There is no requirement in this legislation, as drafted, for somebody to be a citizen. I will not comment on the 2015 years but the Senator has made his opinions very clear. Regarding the core requirements set out for academics, these are, I expect, the minimum to apply. Obviously they would have to demonstrate to the commission their ability to apply good judgment. I agree that to sit on...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The standard compulsory retirement age in the public service was consolidated, following the enactment of the Public Service Superannuation (Age of Retirement) Act 2018, to the greatest extent possible at the age of 70. This position represents current Government policy and is a position which the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Delivery Plan and Reform seeks to...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: We have been notified of a requirement to amend the Bill arising from the recent change of title as it relates to the now Department of Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and the several references to the Minister of Public Expenditure in the Bill which will now need to be changed.It is the advice that we will seek to bring forward amendments on Report Stage in the Seanad.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I will bring those suggestions to the attention of my officials.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3: In page 7, line 22, to delete “for that purpose,” and substitute “for those and other purposes,”.

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 4: In page 8, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “(3) The Bankruptcy Acts 1988 to 2015 and Part 5 may be cited together as the Bankruptcy Acts 1988 to 2023.”. On Committee Stage I flagged my intention to bring forward an amendment to section 46 of the Bankruptcy Act 1988. That section sets out the process for certifying the vesting of...