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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: We believe this legislation is constitutional; otherwise we would not have tabled it. I will not repeat the speaking points about why we are gathering this additional information. Regarding eligibility, all Supreme Court justices will be eligible to apply for that vacancy. The independent commission is simply making recommendations and it will not go as far as to say anybody is unsuitable...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: That is my understanding, yes.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: At the risk of getting into synonyms, I think it just means the outcome of the interview. It is not expanded upon other than that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The conduct of the interview process is a matter for the commission. As to the results of the interview, an outcome is that there has to be an actual recommendation. While paragraphs (a) and (b) provide for specific particulars, the Government will be making a decision between those who are recommended. Therefore, the result of the interview, its outcome, is that the persons are recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: No. The result of the interview is simply that the person is recommended, if that is the outcome. There has to be a statement that they are recommended. That is the outcome if they are recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Minister must be informed if a person is, in fact, recommended.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: Obviously, the commission will decide the results and what that means. While it may be implied that a person being put forward is recommended, I do not think there is any issue with a commission setting out in black and white that the person is, in fact, recommended. In something like this, simply leaving it to implication, it would be open to authoritative criticisms in such circumstances.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I can only repeat what I said before. The results are a matter for the commission to decide and set out.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I confirm nothing more is intended regarding that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Chief Justice and the President of the Court of Appeal.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Supreme Court would nominate a substitute.

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for the opportunity today to respond to this important motion. I am here on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be present. Before I address the motion before the House, I condemn the assault on a member of An Garda Síochána over the weekend. I wish him a speedy recovery. A person has been charged, and in those...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Deputy may wish to note that the general legal framework for the operation of rifle or pistol clubs is contained in section 4A of the Firearms Act 1925. The section requires rifle or pistol clubs to be authorised by the Garda Commissioner, on payment of the prescribed fee, for the purpose of using or storing any firearm or ammunition on the premises of or at the club in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (24 Jan 2023)

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

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: 750. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills further to Parliamentary Question No. 323 of 6 December 2022, the position regarding a person (details supplied) being eligible for school transport; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1254/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1069 and 1087 together. As previously advised in response to Parliamentary Question 483 on 6 December 2022, An Garda Síochána have informed my Department that it is not possible to collate the number of semi-automatic centre fire rifles for each of the years since 2015 to date. To do so would necessitate a manual trawl of PULSE which would take an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives which seek to divert young people who have become involved in crime or anti-social behaviour, and to support wider preventative work in the community and with families at risk. There are currently 106 YDPs in place throughout the State, supporting up to 4,000 young...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. To be of assistance to the Deputy, I have contacted the Garda Authorities for the information requested and I...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: I thank colleagues for their contributions. Pet theft is an incredibly cruel crime that causes huge trauma for both the pets themselves and, of course, their owners. I ask the Deputies to take into consideration the issues we have raised but we are not opposing the Bill at this stage.

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: I take this opportunity to express my sympathies to Private Seán Rooney's family. We are all shocked and saddened by the news that he lost his life in Lebanon. I extend my sympathies to his family, friends, community and comrades. Private Rooney's death is a reminder of the risks and sacrifices that our peacekeepers make every day when on duty. I wish a speedy recovery to his...