Results 281-300 of 667 for garda speaker:James Browne

Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (25 May 2022)

James Browne: .... The Act was an appropriate and welcome response to remove the ambiguity that arose in the application of licensing matters to outdoor seating areas. Providing ongoing clarity to licensed premises, An Garda Síochána and local authorities as regards the current legal situation remains of the utmost importance. The enforcement powers An Garda Síochána has relating to...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: ...distribution of consistent highly-effective crime prevention advice, increase engagement within communities, and prevent and reduce opportunities for crime. The forum is co-chaired by Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hilman and Mr. Brian Rushe, deputy president of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA. My Department is represented at all forum meetings. Other organisations...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I agree that it is not just about people being safe. People need to feel safe. In a number of the high-profile cases in rural Ireland, the Garda has had a number of real successes. However, we need to get to a point where such incidents are not happening and where people feel protected and safe in their communities. That means targeting those organised groups, many of which rob a number...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: ...set up across the country. They are about bringing together the different State agencies to ensure that our communities are kept safe. Keeping our communities safe is not simply about policing and An Garda Síochána. We have to make sure that our communities have those strengths in place, using all the State apparatus to ensure that rural communities are safe and that people...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Departmental Funding (24 May 2022)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the question. As he will be aware, the Department opened applications for the new community safety innovation fund on 11 April. Reflecting the success of An Garda Síochána and the Criminal Assets Bureau, CAB, in identifying and seizing proceeds from criminal activity, the new fund will use money seized from the proceeds of crime to support...

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

James Browne: ..., funding of almost €200,000 is being provided to eight community-based projects to work with young people involved in the anti-social use of scramblers and quad bikes and related crime. An Garda Síochána also continues to implement high-visibility policing plans to address public disorder-related issues and anti-social behaviour, with particular overt and targeted...

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

James Browne: ...consider the specific issues of knife crime and the misuse of scramblers and quadbikes. Other subgroups may be established to tackle additional specific issues as required. I am advised by the Garda authorities that there are a range of fora in place in the Cork division for anti-social behaviour to be identified and responded to. For instance, under the Community Policing...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Drug Dealing (24 May 2022)

James Browne: ...their habits and behaviours.   While the strategy aims to support the most vulnerable people who use drugs, it is also matched with strong enforcement measures across government to tackle the supply of illegal drugs. I can assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána continues to prioritise the continued disruption of the supply of all illicit...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (24 May 2022)

James Browne: ...show that relevant offences occur across a wide age range, underlining the need for a considered and evidence informed approach to developing measures to counter ASB. The budget provided by Government to the Garda Commissioner continues to increase to unprecedented levels, with an allocation of €2 billion in funding for 2022. This includes €12m for investment in the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (19 May 2022)

James Browne: ...property rather than a person or an animal and I am committed to examining the options to address the issue, including, if necessary, making legislative changes. From an enforcement perspective, An Garda Síochána takes this issue very seriously and has conducted several important actions against those responsible. Gardaí have also disseminated information through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (17 May 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operate as a vital support to the statutory Garda Diversion Programme in cooperation with local Gardaí. My Department funds the operation of 105 YDPs across the State at present, which are operated by community-based organisations. The Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 identified a wide range of related and complementary...

Seanad: Garda Síochána (Compensation) Bill 2021: Committee and Remaining Stages (11 May 2022)

James Browne: As Senators will be aware, this is a major overhaul of the system for Garda compensation claims. On Second Stage, a number of issues were raised. I want to make Senators aware of work that has been done on foot of that debate. Several Senators questioned why civilian staff of An Garda Síochána are not included in the new scheme for Garda compensation in view of the increase in...

Eurojust: Motion (4 May 2022)

James Browne: ...Eurojust to allow it to become a central repository for such evidence. Every effort should be made to support the prosecution of such crimes and this proposal will enhance the role of Eurojust in doing so. An Garda Síochána, through the Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation, has responsibility here for the investigation of core international crime and co-operates...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2022: Second Stage (27 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...when being questioned about their previous sexual experience. In addition to these legislative tools, the nationwide rollout of the divisional protective services units, DPSUs, ensures that vulnerable victims are dealt with by gardaí who have specialist expertise. Officers who are assigned to the DPSUs receive bespoke training on engaging with vulnerable victims, which includes...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (27 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...are specifically sought for the roles of: - Chairperson; and - Ordinary member (two positions). The Firearms Expert Committee will comprise five members in total, including representatives of this Department and An Garda Síochána. The Committee will be established on a non-statutory basis for an initial period of six months, which may be extended for a further six months at my...

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...transnationally and dynamically to address those issues. The updates are welcome. As Deputy Berry pointed out, the principle is established but we need to keep updating these powers to ensure An Garda Síochána and other police forces have the necessary power. We have to ensure a balance is struck between giving police forces the necessary powers while also ensuring people's...

Prüm II Proposal: Motion (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...in the proposal but our existing co-operation under the present Prüm decisions would come to an end. This is clearly not in the public interest and would undermine important measures to support public safety and security, weakening An Garda Síochána's capacity to respond to the increasingly dynamic criminal threats we face. The new features of the proposal offer tangible...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: ...property rather than a person or an animal and I am committed to examining the options to address the issue, including, if necessary, making legislative changes. From an enforcement perspective, An Garda Síochána takes this issue very seriously and has conducted several important actions against those responsible. Gardaí have also disseminated information through the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (26 Apr 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operate as a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme in cooperation with local Gardaí. My Department funds the operation of 105 YDPs across the State at present, which are operated by community-based organisations. The Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 identified a wide range of related and complementary...