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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: I welcome the publication of the 'Ballymun - a Brighter Future' report, written by Mr. Andrew Montague. I note the Deputy's interest in this report, and I understand the report was commissioned by Dublin City Council following a request by the Deputy when he was the Lord Mayor at the time. The Deputy will be aware that the Council asked for practical and achievable recommendations regarding a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Strategies (29 Mar 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Minister McEntee and I published the Youth Justice Strategy 2021 – 2027 on 15 April 2021. The Strategy includes consideration of the full range of issues connected to children and young people at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, including early intervention and preventative work, family support and diversion from crime, through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (29 Mar 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 Reviews (29 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (2 Mar 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and ensuring that people both feel safe and are safe in their communities.  The rollout of community CCTV schemes across the country has benefitted many communities, helping people to feel safer in their local areas. It is a priority for my Department to ensure that community groups continue...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (1 Mar 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 underway. The Public Appointments Service is managing the recruitment in conjunction with an Executive Search Agency. Applications for the position of CEO Designate opened on 25 February 2022, and will remain...

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

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and ensuring that people both feel safe and are safe in their communities. In line with a commitment in the Programme for Government, I have established an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues with a focus on developing measures which will counteract the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Community Development Projects (22 Feb 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department is not in a position to interpret the law as passed by the Oireachtas. The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 commenced on 1 December 2020, with all sections coming into effect. The 2019 Act modernises the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 and helps the better promotion of local gaming and lottery activity. The process whereby a charitable or...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: I want to assure the Deputy that I am very much understand the anxiety which many people in rural areas are feeling in light of the recent horrific attacks on people in their homes. Notwithstanding the devastation which is caused by any such attack, it is important that we recognise that such incidents are relatively rare. As I have stated, there has been a 66% reduction in residential...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the general management and administration of the Garda organisation under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. This includes the deployment of Garda members throughout the State. I am assured that Garda management keeps the distribution of resources under continual review in the context of policing priorities and crime...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: I can assure the Deputy that my Department is committed to ensuring that there is strong, visible community policing right across both rural and urban Ireland. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including Garda operations aimed at preventing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: My thoughts are with the victims of the recent horrific attacks in their own homes. I know I speak for everyone in this House in utterly condemning these senseless and cowardly attacks and also in my belief that the perpetrators must be brought to justice. Incidents like these, although rare, are terrifying not only for the victim themselves but for the entire community. Home is the one...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 121 and 142 together. I can assure the Deputy that my Department is committed to ensuring that there is strong, visible community policing right across both rural and urban Ireland. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 123 and 128 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. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Feb 2022)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 129 and 141 together. I can assure the Deputy that the Government is very conscious of the dangers presented by knife crime and is determined to ensure that similar problems to those which have developed in neighbouring jurisdictions do not develop here in Ireland. As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management...

Written Answers — Department of An Taoiseach: Public Sector Staff (15 Feb 2022)

James Browne: 189. To ask the Taoiseach if he will provide a breakdown of departmental civil servants and State agency employees, respectively, under his remit working in County Wexford and their respective departmental section in tabular form. [7227/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sports Organisations (15 Feb 2022)

James Browne: The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019, which was commenced on 1 December 2020, modernises the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 to assist the better promotion of local gaming and lottery activity held primarily for charitable and philanthropic purposes. These activities are an important source of funding for sporting clubs and community organisations across the country. Section 28 of...

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Public Sector Staff (10 Feb 2022)

James Browne: 192. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will provide a breakdown of Departmental civil servants and State agency employees under his remit, respectively working in County Wexford and their respective Departmental section in tabular form. [7232/22]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Public Sector Staff (10 Feb 2022)

James Browne: 209. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will provide a breakdown of Departmental civil servants and State agency employees under his remit, respectively working in County Wexford and their respective Departmental section in tabular form. [7233/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff (10 Feb 2022)

James Browne: 229. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a breakdown of Departmental civil servants and State agency employees under his remit, respectively working in County Wexford and their respective Departmental section in tabular form. [7244/22]