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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Feb 2021)

James Browne: The Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter. I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this question and will write to the Deputy directly with the information sought, when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (24 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I have requested the number of knife crime convictions in each of the years 2010 to 2020 from the Courts Service, and I am advised that there are no separate code for various categories of knife crime, the code supplied to the Courts Service by An Garda Síochána includes knives or other articles which could include screwdrivers, knuckledusters, guns etc. The following table sets...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Sentencing Policy (24 Feb 2021)

James Browne: In the Justice Plan 2021, which I published this week, my Department commits to reviewing Garda powers in relation to dangerous weapons, including knives, to ensure they have the necessary legal tools to protect our communities. As the Deputy will be aware, the relevant legislation for knife-crime in Ireland falls mainly under the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990, and the Criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Justice Strategy (24 Feb 2021)

James Browne: Minister McEntee and I will shortly be bringing to Government and publishing a new Youth Justice Strategy to cover the period from now until 2026. It includes consideration of 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 diversion from...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Health Services Staff (24 Feb 2021)

James Browne: 1010. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the vacant posts in a health service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10378/21]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (23 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their reasoned and constructive amendment and I appreciate the intent and spirit of it. Section 5 inserts a new section into the principal Act and this provides for the liability of offences for a body corporate. This is in accordance with Article 6 of the directive. The approach taken in the section reflects the general approach that is consistent with similar...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (23 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I have done some corporate law. My understanding is that it would be common in corporate law and criminal law. I am confident that the courts are well able to interpret what these terms mean. The concern is that if we start listing what is in fact due diligence, then it can become a tick-the-box exercise. That is my concern. There is a principal in law that if the Legislature puts in a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (23 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Deputies for facilitating the Bill through Committee Stage today. At the time of my appointment last September we were significantly behind on several transpositions but we have made significant progress with several Bills. My thanks to the Seanad, Dáil and committees for facilitating us. I am confident that by the summer, if not the autumn, we will...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Brexit Issues (17 Feb 2021)

James Browne: 87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the need of a person (details supplied) for the recognition of a course completed in the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8218/21]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Data (17 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately not possible to compile it in the time available. I will write to the Deputy directly with the information requested, when it is available.

Written Answers — Department of Rural and Community Development: Local Improvement Scheme (17 Feb 2021)

James Browne: 1057. To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding the local improvements scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7914/21]

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

James Browne: We discussed this area in detail on previous Stages, so I will speak on it briefly. I have carefully considered the debate and the cross-party support Senator McDowell's amendment received. The approach we are proposing in the amendment is in a similar spirit. Senators will be aware that section 37(12) already provides for guidance to be issued to competent authorities in respect of the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

James Browne: There were a number of points. I hope common sense will prevail and that these regulations will not be needed. The anti-money-laundering aspects were actually handled by ECOFIN rather than by the Justice and Home Affairs Council, so I will bring that matter to the attention of the Minister for Finance, Deputy Donohoe, and his Department with a view to having it put on the agenda of the next...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Report and Final Stages (15 Feb 2021)

James Browne: This is a technical amendment. I thank Senator Ward for identifying the issue within the legislation. The proposed amendment is to improve the clarity of the relevant subsection. While we could not accept the precise formulation that Senator Ward used in the Committee Stage amendments as the phrase was used elsewhere in the Bill, this amendment achieves the same result.

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (11 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(a) and 181(1).

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. This is an important Bill while it is technical in nature. There are 25 billion euro banknotes in circulation throughout the European Union, with a value of more than €1.4 trillion. As I stated earlier, the chances of a note being counterfeited in 2020 was only 17 in 1 million. Most counterfeit bank notes are very low quality and...

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

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

Counterfeiting Bill 2020: Second Stage (11 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I welcome the opportunity to present the Counterfeiting Bill 2020 to the House. According to European Central Bank, there are 25 billion euro bank notes in circulation with a value of more than €1.4 trillion. EU authorities and all member states share a responsibility to protect the currency against counterfeiting. This is achieved...

Appointment of Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (10 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I thank my colleagues throughout the House for their contributions in support of today's motion to approve the appointment of Ms Deirdre Malone to the Legal Services Regulatory Authority. She has been put forward as a statutory nominee of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. This will enable a similar motion to be brought before the Seanad for consideration and approval. As I...

Appointment of Member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority: Motion (10 Feb 2021)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, noting that the Government agreed on 12th January, 2021, to propose, for the approval of Dáil Éireann, the appointment of Deirdre Malone to be a member of the Legal Services Regulatory Authority, and pursuant to sections 9 and 10 of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, approves the appointment of Deirdre Malone, with effect from 1st October,...