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Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I take Deputy Kenny's comments on board. The broader piece is very important. In any instance where there is violent crime, education is critical, whatever the causes of the crime. Tackling socioeconomic problems and taking a wrap-around approach is also important. That is what we are doing with the antisocial behaviour forum. We are trying to find a way to look at the different causes...

Firearms and Offensive Weapons (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I echo the sentiments of Deputy Devlin in thanking the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Ceann Comhairle, the ushers and other staff of the Houses of the Oireachtas, the staff in the convention centre and the members of An Garda Síochána who assisted us. They have done Trojan work over the recent period in keeping us all safe and effective as we did our work in the convention centre. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 7 October 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 for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 11 December 2017. 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 for...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: From 16 June 2021, my Department lifted certain country specific and temporary entry and transit visa restrictions which were brought into effect on 28 January 2021. As a result of this decision, nationals from South Africa, Brazil and some South American countries are no longer visa required. The criteria and requirements for visa required countries are kept under regular review in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Programme for Government contains a 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. As outlined in the Justice Plan 2021, I expect to be in a position to publish the Scheme of the Bill in Q3 2021, and will seek Government approval for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Peace Commissioners (15 Jul 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, Peace Commissioners are appointed (and may be removed from that appointment) by the Minister for Justice under Section 88 of the Courts of Justice Act 1924. The powers and duties of Peace Commissioners consist primarily of: - Taking statutory declarations - Witnessing signatures on documents if required by various authorities - Signing certificates and orders...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Protection (15 Jul 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The table below sets out the number of citizenship applications that were processed in each of the years 2018 to 2020 and to the end of June 2021, as requested by the Deputy. Year Decisions Ineligible/other Refusals Approvals Certificates issued 2018 11,139 1,261 1,251 8,627 8,221 ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: It remains the position that my Department is not currently accepting any short stay visa applications, except for cases that fall under the emergency/priority criteria set out below. The suspension of short stay applications will continue to be reviewed in consultation with the relevant authorities in the coming weeks as public health restrictions on international travel and the measures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The Government is strongly committed to tackling the issue of misuse of scramblers and similar vehicles. As the Deputy may be aware, Minister Ryan, who has responsibility for road traffic legislation, is bringing forward legislative proposals to increase Garda powers in this area, including in relation to the seizure of vehicles. In parallel with this work, I secured Cabinet approval...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (14 Jul 2021)

James Browne: 312. To ask the Minister for Health his plans for the use of a vacant building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30792/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Foreign Birth Registration (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: Entitlement to Irish citizenship is determined by the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 as amended, under which Irish citizenship may be obtained by birth, by descent, or by naturalisation. The requirements for foreign births registration are set out in section 27 of the Act. The Department of Foreign Affairs manages the application process for those applications. Further...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Work Permits (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 543, 544, 545 and 546 together. The Atypical Working Scheme, which commenced in February 2016, was established as a cross Departmental response to address the matter of non-EEA workers on certain categories of vessels in the Irish fishing fleet, who are not currently eligible for permission under the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE)...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Residency Permits (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that the Immigration Service of my Department will accept the information submitted as an application and will be in contact with the person concerned in the coming days. I can also inform the Deputy that the person concerned qualifies for the automatic extension of immigration permissions to 20 September 2021, provided that they abide by the conditions of their...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Visa Applications (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy submitted an application for Temporary and Limited Leave to Remain in the State on 21 April 2021. I can confirm that processing of this application is on-going and there will be no avoidable delay in finalising their application. The Residence Unit of the Immigration Service of my Department will contact the person concerned...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 10 October 2018. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: In April, Minister McEntee and I launched the Youth Justice Strategy 2021 - 2027, which is the successor to the Youth Justice Action Plan referred to by the Deputy. The Strategy includes the full range of issues connected to children and young people at risk of coming into contact with the criminal justice system, including early intervention and preventative work, family support and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (13 Jul 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 14 September 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...