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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann of EU Regulation 2021/693: Motion (14 Sep 2021)

James Browne: In the context of the Special Criminal Court, this programme is not really relevant to that in any way. The economic discrimination is a matter for domestic policy, as I understand it, rather than anything through this programme. The programme is, as I say, open to the judicial bodies but also to other interconnected bodies - perhaps the Courts Service, the Prison Service or other...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Proposed Approval by Dáil Éireann and Seanad Éireann of EU Regulation 2021/693: Motion (14 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Chairman and members. Take care.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The application for a certificate of naturalisation in respect of the person referred to by the Deputy has recently been approved. This has been communicated to the applicant and upon receipt of the prescribed fee and requested documentation the case will be further processed. Subject to all documents being in order, a certificate of naturalisation will then issue. Queries in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) has responsibility for labour market policy in the State. In order to access the labour market in Ireland, a non-EEA national, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid Employment Permit, issued by DETE. This is the case for both visa required and non-visa required nationals. Where the person is visa required, they must apply for an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The application from the person referred to by the Deputy 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 citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy will wish to note that from the beginning of 2020 to the end of August 2021, 8 Peace Commissioners were appointed in County Tipperary. In the same period, a total of 14 applications for Peace Commissioner were received for County Tipperary. As I informed the Deputy in my reply to Parliamentary Question number 373 on 13 May 2021, it is not possible to provide the information sought...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 877 and 878 together. My Department is aware that there have been issues in the past around the securing of registration appointments and a set of software fixes were introduced in late 2018, designed to prevent such abuses of the system. The new measures have been successful to date in preventing the block booking of appointments by third party agents. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department is aware that there have been issues in the past around the securing of registration appointments and a set of software fixes were introduced in late 2018, designed to prevent such abuses of the system. The new measures have been successful to date in preventing the block booking of appointments by third party agents. However, some third party agents continue to provide...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 881 and 931 together. The review of the Defamation Act 2009 is a legislative priority for the Government and my Department. The Justice Plan 2021 restates the Programme for Government commitment to review and reform our defamation laws to ensure a balanced approach to the right to freedom of expression and the right to protection of good name and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: Applications for a Permanent Residence Card by the persons referred to by the Deputy were made on 19 November 2018. Following examination, a decision to refuse the applications was made on 13 February 2020. The applicants were advised that they could request a review of the decision if they felt that the deciding officer had erred in fact or in law and that any request for a review of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: In response to separate notifications pursuant to the provisions of section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), the persons concerned have submitted written representations to my Department. These representations, together with all other information and documentation on file, will be fully considered, under section 3 (6) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended) and all other...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Direct Provision System (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 890, 893 and 894 together. Unfortunately, it has not been possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: The Government is very conscious of the dangers presented by knife crime, and indeed all violent assaults. Clearly any stabbing has the potential to cause irreparable physical harm and tragic consequences and the Government is determined to ensure that similar problems to those which have developed in neighbouring jurisdictions do not develop here in Ireland. There is a comprehensive and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for an extension of Stamp 1G permission from the person referred to by the Deputy was approved on 17 August 2021. A letter issued to them on that date granting an extension of their Stamp 1G permission until 24 September 2022.  A Stamp 1G indicates that a person has permission to look for employment in the State under the Third Level Graduate Programme. The...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Support Services (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that the Burgh Quay Registration Office for customers in the Dublin area reopened on 10 May 2021. Customers can apply directly for appointments through the online system at: . A tender has also recently been awarded for a new Immigration Service appointment and scheduling system, which will streamline and further improve the registration process....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: No deportation orders have been issued to Afghan nationals this year. Furthermore, no existing deportation orders for Afghan nationals will be enforced in the current circumstances. For those with an existing deportation order, a request can be made to revoke the order. Any such request will be prioritised.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Humanitarian Access (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 900 and 936 together. In response to the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, my Department is currently focused on processing applications for Afghan family members of Irish citizens and Afghan nationals living in Ireland. In line with announced Government commitments, the admission of ‘programme refugees’ under the Irish Refugee...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 March 2019. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: My Department’s Justice Plan 2021 identifies the enactment of legislation to licence and regulate the gambling industry as a key objective. 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.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (9 Sep 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 22 July 2020. The application continues to be 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 in due course. It is recognised that all applicants...