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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy currently holds a Stamp 4 permission, valid until 29 January 2023. If they wish to stay in Ireland past the expiry date of their immigration permission, they can apply online to renew their permission at the appropriate time. A Stamp 4 immigration permission provides that the holder can reside and work in Ireland for a specified period, subject to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (14 Oct 2021)

James Browne: This application for a certificate of 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...

Financial Resolutions 2021 - Financial Resolution No. 2: General (Resumed) (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I welcome the 2022 budget and the significant commitment of an additional €145 million to the justice sector. This will help protect our communities, support those victims who suffer as a result of crime and help to direct our young people away from a life of crime. In particular, I acknowledge the funding for an additional 800 gardaí and 400 civilians for An Garda...

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

James Browne: The granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956, as amended. All applications for a certificate of naturalisation are processed and assessed individually in accordance with the provisions of the Act. A determination on whether an applicant satisfies the statutory criteria can only be made after an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together. While the processing of all travel document applications has now resumed, the Travel Document Unit of my Department has unfortunately been impacted by the restrictions that were imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result, regrettably, the processing time for both Convention Travel Documents for refugees and temporary travel...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 9, lines 26 and 27, to delete “the equivalent division” and substitute “a division of the Garda Síochána (howsoever expressed)”. Amendments Nos. 1 and 2 are technical drafting amendments. They replace references to the equivalent division with a division of An Garda Síochána, however so expressed. This is to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 9, to delete lines 36 to 38 and substitute the following: “(e) to amend a definition where that definition refers to a Garda district or a specified superintendent to refer to a division of the Garda Síochána (howsoever expressed) or to one or more superintendents or inspectors of the Garda Síochána, as the case may be;”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3. In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “PART 4 AMENDMENT OF ACT OF 2005 Amendment of section 3(1) of Act of 2005 28. Section 3(1) of the Act of 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following definitions: “ ‘controlled drug’ has the same meaning as it has in section 2 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977;...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 4: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 26 of Act of 2005 29. Section 26 of the Act of 2005 is amended by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (a): “(aa) to perform the functions assigned to him or her by regulations made under section 122(1)(kk) and any associated functions;”.”.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 5: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 122 of Act of 2005 30. Section 122 of the Act of 2005 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (k): “(kk) the establishment, maintenance and operation of a regime of testing for controlled drugs and psychoactive...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 123 of Act of 2005 31. Section 123(2) of the Act of 2005 is amended— (a) in paragraph (f), by the substitution of “station,” for “station, and”, (b) in paragraph (g), by the substitution of “performance, and” for...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 21, after line 34, to insert the following: “Amendment of Schedule 5 to Act of 2005 32. Schedule 5 to the Act of 2005 is amended, in paragraph 7, by the substitution of “liquor, controlled drugs or psychoactive substances or a combination of liquor, controlled drugs or psychoactive substances” for “liquor or drugs or a...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Garda Síochána (Functions and Operational Areas) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (13 Oct 2021)

James Browne: Deputy James Browne: I move amendment No. 8: In page 5, line 20, after “1924;” to insert the following: “to amend the Garda Síochána Act 2005 by amending Schedule 5 and by creating regulation-making powers in order to make provision for a testing regime of members and certain other persons to detect the presence of controlled drugs or psychoactive...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 25 September 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 granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Citizenship Applications (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: An application for a certificate of naturalisation was received from the person referred to by the Deputy on 25 September 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 granting of Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from Muintir na Tíre and I will contact him directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from Muintir na Tíre and I will contact him directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: The body referred to by the Deputy is a voluntary organisation and registered charity. The body administers the scheme referred to by the Deputy on behalf of the Department of Justice, however, neither I, as Minister, nor the Department play any role in the operations of the body, including efforts it makes in advertising/communicating the scheme to interested parties. My Department has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from Muintir na Tíre and I will contact him directly when the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (12 Oct 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, my Department provides funding to Muintir na Tíre to cover costs incurred by communities in administering the Text Alert Scheme. The scheme is administered on a refund basis whereby communities submit their annual costs to Muintir na Tíre and a maximum refund of up to €350 is provided to the community. For the last two years, my Department has...