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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (18 Apr 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the Firearms Consultative Panel (FCP) was a non-statutory forum comprising various firearms interest groups. I understand that it last met in 2019 and I am informed that a breakdown in relations between some of the major firearms interest groups represented on the panel meant that it was not possible for meetings to take place with all groups represented, in effect...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (18 Apr 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been, or are at risk of becoming, involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour. Youth Diversion Projects are run by community-based organisations and are a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion...

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy, first for raising the tangential issues of the Law Society, the concerns about power of attorney, and the issue of the Tralee courthouse. I will bring those issues to the attention of the senior Minister. As I mentioned in my opening remarks, this debate relates to two Commission proposals on Council decisions which authorise the signing and a conclusion of an...

Transfer and Processing of Passenger Name Record Data: Motions (17 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move the following motions: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Apr 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (16 Apr 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na héireann, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (16 Apr 2024)

James Browne: We are all sadly very conscious of the effect that knife crime can have on the quality of life for local communities and I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to supporting An Garda Síochána to tackle this issue. While I am conscious that Ireland has a comparatively low level of knife crime compared to neighbouring jurisdictions, every incident where a person is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Apr 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 172 to 174, inclusive, together. Reform of gambling legislation, licensing and regulation is a priority for the Government and my Department. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (9 Apr 2024)

James Browne: The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023 was published on 17 July 2023 and passed Committee stage in the Dáil on 14 November 2023. Dáil Report stage is expected to take place in April 2024. The main objectives of the Bill include To implement recommendations from the O’Malley Review of Protections for Vulnerable Witnesses in the Investigation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

James Browne: Every young person deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life and our commitment to expanding Youth Justice services and increasing funding similarly reflects our commitment to these young people. This commitment is a central point of our Youth Justice Strategy, launched in 2021, which provides a developmental framework to address key challenges and emerging issues in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (21 Mar 2024)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 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 licensing regime to regulate gambling in-person and online including lotteries and other similar...

Seanad: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I am pleased to introduce the Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023. Article 6.1 of the European Convention on Human Rights provides for the right to a fair trial in a reasonable time period. This right already has constitutional and common law standing in Ireland. This Bill will place it on a statutory footing and ensure that an effective and accessible remedy exists, if it is breached, as...

Seanad: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Second Stage (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I thank Members for their contributions. Several important points have been raised, for which I thank them. These will all be taken into consideration.I look forward to further debate on this Bill on Committee Stage. At its heart, this legislation does two things. It places on a formal, statutory footing the right to trial within a reasonable time and it establishes a simple and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Wildlife Regulations (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably, this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy directly when it is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill provides for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 830 to 832, inclusive together. On 28 March 2023, Government approved publication of the General Scheme of the Defamation (Amendment) Bill and the priority drafting of a Bill to give effect to the proposals set out in the General Scheme. Drafting is well advanced, and I expect to bring the amending Bill to Government in the coming weeks for approval to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 878 and 879 together. Every young person deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life and our commitment to expanding Youth Justice services and increasing funding similarly reflects our commitment to these young people. This commitment is a central point of our Youth Justice Strategy, launched in 2021, which provides a developmental framework to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 922 and 923 together. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the administration and management of Garda business, including the operation of the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions.The aim of the Garda Youth Diversion Programme is to prevent young...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (20 Mar 2024)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 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 licensing regime to regulate gambling in-person and online including lotteries and other similar...