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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Asylum Applications (28 Sep 2021)

James Browne: For reasons of maintaining full confidentiality, it is not my Department's practice to comment on whether an application for asylum or subsidiary protection has been made in the State. An applicant for such protection status, or their legal representative, should contact either the International Protection Office (IPO) or the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) directly, as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Again, I thank the Deputies for raising this matter. I am very aware of the claims that have been made over many years regarding Fr. Molloy's death but I must emphasise again that the Minister for Justice has no role in any investigation of any crime or the decision to prosecute any crime. These are strictly matters for An Garda Síochána and the DPP. The question of any further...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for bringing up what is clearly a most important matter for them both and for County Mayo. I am not in a position to answer the specific questions on who made the decision and when it was made, and on the issues in respect of consultation, but I understand and hear the incredible importance of the name to the Deputies. I will certainly bring those points to the relevant...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Commissions of Investigation (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for raising this most important matter. As the House will be aware, Fr. Niall Molloy was a Catholic priest who tragically died in undetermined circumstances on 8 July 1985. Fr. Molly was the parish priest of Castlecoote, County Roscommon at the time of his death. I wish to send my sympathies and those of this House to the family of Fr. Molloy for the grief and trauma...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: National Parks (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter that I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, who sends his apologies for not being able to be present. He has asked me to assure the Deputies that his Department is deeply committed to the development of the national park in Mayo. In December 2017, the Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The original passport of the applicant referred to by the Deputy was returned by registered post on 21 September 2021, along with an acknowledgement letter. Under normal circumstances, passports are returned approximately 10 days after their receipt. However, the limits on staff attendance in the office due to COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in delays in the return of some passports....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 2 September 2020. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An incorrect stamp was unfortunately issued in error to the person referred to by the Deputy. A new residence permit with the correct permission will be issued immediately. The person referred to by the Deputy lodged a review application in respect of their EU Treaty Rights application decision on 2 August 2017. This application was examined in detail and a decision was made to uphold...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (23 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I do not propose to reopen the IHAP programme, which is closed to new applications. Approximately 76 Afghan nationals have been issued with immigration status letters by my Department so far this year under IHAP, enabling them to reside and work in the State. In response to the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, I have asked my Department officials to examine, as a matter...

Companies (Corporate Enforcement Authority) Bill 2021: Referral to Select Committee (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Local Government (Amendment) (Transparency in Allocation of Funding) Bill 2021: First Stage (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: No.

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: On a point of order, this matter has been brought forward in terms of today's schedule.

Sea-Fisheries (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2021: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Minister was attending another event but he is en route. As the Deputy knows, there is a transcript of the debate as well and the Minister will read it. There should be less of the games. Let us focus on the key issues.

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person (Amendment) (Stalking) Bill 2021: Second Stage (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Senators who have sponsored the Bill for bringing it to the House. I thank those who bravely told of their experiences here this evening, including Senator Keogan, and those who allowed their experiences to be shared in the House on their behalf by Senators. The Government is not opposing this Bill this evening. I am aware of the sincerity and the depth of feeling of my...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I agree with the Deputy that nobody wants to be having rows over funding and I will bring the Deputy's comments and sentiments to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy Naughton, when she returns. Extensive work has already been undertaken. I understand that work will continue and the Legal Aid Board will continue to engage with the legal representatives of the families....

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla — Topical Issue Debate: Stardust Fire (22 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I would like to convey the apologies of the Minister of State, Deputy Hildegarde Naughton, who regrets she cannot be here today due to another commitment. On her behalf, I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for raising this important matter and giving me the opportunity to clarify a number of issues. The Stardust fire was a national tragedy. It has left a particular legacy of pain...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: 141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding driving tests needed for rigid and artic driving licences; the position regarding these protocols; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44717/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 474 and 475 together. On 13 September 2021, the restrictions that had been in place since 21 March 2020, regarding the processing of short stay visas were lifted. The decision to temporarily cease processing short stay visa applications, except for cases that fell under the Emergency/Priority criteria, was made as a necessary interim measure to help reduce...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The visa applications referred to by the Deputy were created online on 29 March 2021. The supporting documentation and fees were received on 10 May 2021 in the Abuja visa office. These applications are currently awaiting comprehensive examination. In accordance with the Department's Policy Document on Non-EEA Family Reunification, processing of family reunification visa applications,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (21 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 10 October 2018. This application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether the applicant meets the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision as expeditiously as possible. The granting of Irish...