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Civil Liability and Courts (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (25 Mar 2021)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Helen McEntee, I thank Deputy Naughten for introducing the Bill on behalf of the Regional Group of Deputies. Insurance reform is a key priority for the Government. This is reflected in the programme for Government, in the Government's action plan for insurance reform, which was launched last December, and in the Justice Plan 2021, which the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (24 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1199 and 1200 together. 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. The Justice Plan 2021 identifies the enactment of legislation to licence and regulate the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Youth Diversion Projects (24 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that I am very conscious of how the impact of crime affects the quality of life for local communities.  Preventing children getting involved in criminality and diverting children away from it when they have already become involved is one of the priorities for me as Minister for State in the Department of Justice and the new Programme for...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Provision (24 Mar 2021)

James Browne: 1649. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the clinical care pathway for treatment of endometriosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14973/21]

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Mar 2021)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, who very much regrets that she is unable to be in the House today, I am pleased to have this opportunity to introduce the Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020. The Bill's purpose is to make several urgent amendments to the Personal Insolvency Act 2012 which make it easier for insolvent persons, including those in financial...

Seanad: Personal Insolvency (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (12 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I will try to address a number of the points and we will have a greater opportunity on Committee Stage to get into more detail. Senator Ward raised a number of points. There were extensive consultations both with the Department of Finance and with the Central Bank and at no stage was any objection raised but I hear the Senator’s concerns on whether there could be an unintended...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for raising this very important matter. I am acutely aware of the impact that open drug dealing and the associated intimidation is having on communities across the country. Organised criminal activity, including drug dealing, represents a serious threat to community safety but it is also important to remember that drug-related intimidation and open drug dealing cause...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Drug Dealing (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I reject the statement that gardaí are doing nothing and are simply letting things happen. That is not an acceptable statement to make about An Garda Síochána and about what its members are doing on the front line, especially during the Covid pandemic of the last year. I understand the Deputies' justifiable concerns around drug dealing throughout our communities. The...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Order for Report Stage (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for supporting the Bill. The contributions made and points raised have been very useful and I am grateful for the consideration Deputies have given the matter. The Bill, while short and technical, is important legislation that will enable Ireland to give full effect to the directive on the fight against fraud on the European Union's financial interests by means of criminal...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020 [Seanad]: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: Now.

Criminal Procedure Bill 2021: Order for Report Stage (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: I move: "That Report Stage be taken now."

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Access (11 Mar 2021)

James Browne: 203. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding access for medical card holders to chiropody services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13655/21]

Written Answers — Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth: Childcare Services (10 Mar 2021)

James Browne: 632. To ask the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the position regarding pregnant childcare workers and Covid-19 public health restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12495/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Garda Strength (10 Mar 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy may be interested to know that there are currently 105 Garda Youth Diversion Projects (GYDPs) nationwide. The intention is to further develop this service so that it is available to every child in the State who could benefit from it, through an ongoing expansion of existing services and the foundation of new projects where necessary. The table below outlines the number of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Firearms Licences (10 Mar 2021)

James Browne: Under Section 1 of the Firearms Act 1925, as amended, silencers (also known as moderators) are defined as a component part of a firearm and therefore as a firearm for the purposes of the Act. Furthermore, Statutory Instrument No 21 of 2008 (Firearms (Restricted Firearms and Ammunition) Order 2008) as amended, defines silencers as “any devices fitted or capable of being fitted to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Motor Tax (3 Mar 2021)

James Browne: 101. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of motor taxation payment services in post offices here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10970/21]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services (3 Mar 2021)

James Browne: 784. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of Lyme disease here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11259/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (25 Feb 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill will transpose Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA. The framework decision on mutual recognition of judgments imposing custodial sentences provides for a revised system of transfer of sentenced persons within EU Member States. Officials from my Department in Dublin and in Brussels are providing...

Written Answers — Department of Health: HSE Staff (25 Feb 2021)

James Browne: 244. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the provision of additional health specialist posts (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10599/21]