Results 3,041-3,060 of 7,010 for speaker:James Browne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (22 Jun 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Part 4 of the Children Act 2001 provides the statutory basis for the Garda Diversion Programme. The intention of the programme is to divert children and young people who have engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour away from the criminal justice system and towards more positive life choices. Children who commit criminal offences are considered for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (22 Jun 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: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2021)

James Browne: My Department has no record of having received an immigration application on behalf of the person referred to by the Deputy. If the person is in the State without an immigration permission, they must engage with the authorities if they wish to be permitted to remain here legally. Therefore, I would encourage them to contact the Immigration Service of my Department or their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (22 Jun 2021)

James Browne: This application for naturalisation 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 for citizenship would wish to have a decision on their application without delay. The nature of the naturalisation...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (22 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The immigration case of the person concerned was finalised on 29 October 2019. Leave to remain in the State was refused and a Deportation Order was made. That Order was served on the person concerned by registered post dated 10 January 2020, which was sent to their last notified address. This communication was copied to their legal representative on the same date.  ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Seized Property (17 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I have been informed by An Garda Síochána that many historical items, including firearms, have been donated or surrendered to them over the years. I have been further advised by the Garda authorities that, unfortunately, without more detailed information they are unable to track the relevant item and ascertain if it is possible to return it. Therefore, I would advise the Deputy...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Policy (17 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Firstly, let me assure the Deputy that my Department has taken a pragmatic and compassionate approach to immigration and international protection arrangements in the context of COVID-19 and will continue to do so for as long as is necessary. Furthermore, I fully acknowledge the important contribution that migrants have made to health and social care and other essential services in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (17 Jun 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 30 July 2019. The application is currently being processed with a view to establishing whether they meet the statutory conditions for the granting of naturalisation and will be submitted to me for decision when processing is complete. The granting of Irish citizenship through...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (16 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 204 and 205 together. There are 227 valid permissions granted under the Atypical Working Scheme (AWS) for SeaFishers at present. This number represents all positive decision letters issued under the Scheme since late December 2019. The table below sets out the breakdown by nationality of the current holders of AWS permits, as requested by the Deputy. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Based on the information supplied, it has unfortunately not been possible to locate the application for the person referred to by the Deputy. If more information can be provided, my officials will be happy to re-examine the Deputy's request. Queries in relation to the status of individual immigration cases may be made directly to my Department by e-mail using the Oireachtas Mail facility...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (16 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy has a current permission to remain in the State, on stamp 4 conditions, up to 20 September 2021. Their permission was extended from its original expiry date of 8 July 2021, by the most recent temporary extension of immigration and international protection permissions announced on 26 March last. It will be open to the person concerned to apply for a further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Agreements (16 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I can confirm that the entry and transit visa restrictions which were brought into effect on 28 January 2021, as a necessary interim measure to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health have been lifted with effect from today, 16 June 2021. This move is in line with the Government’s Resilience and Recovery Plan for Living with COVID-19 and will be welcome news for...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rights of Way (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising an important matter which is exercising many Members, solicitors and others.I want to convey the apologies of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Humphreys, who regrets she cannot be here for this matter due to the Cabinet sitting. On behalf of the Minister and the Government, I thank Senator Gallagher for raising the matter. The Land and Conveyancing Law Reform...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Rights of Way (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising the matter. During Covid, there has perhaps been an issue around public awareness on many different issues and, in particular, when these changes will occur and what they actually mean. Perhaps there is concern that these changes will have a greater legal impact than they will in fact have. I agree with the Senator that rights of way can be extremely...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank Senators Dooley and Buttimer for raising this critical matter for the aviation sector regarding regional access within Ireland and connectivity throughout the world. I am taking this matter on behalf of the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Deputy Naughton, who cannot be here but who sends her apologies. I would like to provide an update on the challenges facing the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Aviation Industry (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I acknowledge that both Senators have a genuine interest in the sector, not just locally or regionally but nationally as well. It is a matter that both have raised regularly, even before the pandemic. I will convey all their concerns to the Minister of State and the Government to ensure that whatever steps can be taken will be taken as quickly as possible. I agree that speed in regard to...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising the matter of the possibility of a temporary amnesty for the driver theory test. Every Senator and Deputy is acutely aware of the serious backlog in theory tests and the impact of same. Certainly anybody in that situation has my sympathy and staff in my constituency office in Wexford are acutely aware. I am taking this matter on behalf of my colleague, the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Driver Test (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I appreciate the Senator's very real concerns around this matter. I know that he would not in any way suggest that road safety should be compromised and that it is certainly not the angle he is coming from on this matter. He has a genuine concern about the backlog, which many of us have, in terms of people trying to get access to theory tests. The backlog is having a very real impact on...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank Senator Mullen for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of Minister of State, Deputy Robert Troy, who unfortunately cannot be here this morning. PIAB is an agency under the remit of the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment that independently assesses claims for compensation arising from personal injuries. It can assess claims only where both parties,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Personal Injuries Assessment Board (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: There is not a gaping hole and there is no lacuna. It is on purpose. PIAB is an administrative body and both parties voluntarily enter its process to try to resolve the matter as quickly as possible without resorting to litigation. If we were to introduce what the Senator is proposing, we would effectively turn PIAB into a quasi-judicial body.