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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Commemorative Events (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: As the Deputy stated, 2022 will mark the centenary year of An Garda Síochána. The foundation of the organisation is one of the key events recommended for appropriate commemoration by the expert advisory group on commemorations as part of phase 2 of the decade of centenaries programme. A centenary committee, chaired by a senior garda, has been established to co-ordinate the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: International Students (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: The Immigration Service of my Department has made significant efforts to support people impacted by the outbreak of COVID-19, including by bringing more applications online, rolling over existing permissions, and introducing a range of other reforms to the services we provide. Last Friday, the Immigration Service of my Department announced updated immigration arrangements...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: Before I start I would like to just take a minute to express my condolences to those that have been impacted by domestic homicides. These are truly devastating events for families, friends and communities and the very real people and real heartache behind such terrible tragedies can never be forgotten. This is why the introduction of legislation to provide for Domestic Homicide Reviews is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I appreciate the Deputy's concern and thank him for raising the issue which I know is very important to prisoners and their families. I am assured that every effort has been made by the Prison Service to continue physical visits during this pandemic. As the Deputy is aware, it was necessary to suspend physical visits to prisons, firstly in March and again in October, following public...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I am very conscious of the impact of this form of theft on car owners, and in particular on those owning particular types of hybrid vehicles. I understand that the current interest in catalytic converter theft may be directly associated with the current high price of palladium available on the market. Garda management in the Dublin Metropolitan Region have taken a proactive, co-ordinated...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Commencement of Legislation (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 was commenced on 1 December 2020, with all sections coming into effect. The necessary arrangements are now in place to support the commencement of the Act including the relevant application forms for gaming permits and lottery permits from An Garda Síochána and revised rules of the District...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I very much share the Deputy’s concern that young people must be protected, insofar as possible, from engaging in gambling activities that may lead to problematic behaviour. In that regard, I am pleased to inform the Deputy that the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 was commenced on 1 December. The Act provides for a minimum age for engaging in gaming and lottery activity...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I share the Deputy's concern on the issue of knife crime and indeed all violent assaults.  We are familiar with the problems in neighbouring jurisdictions in this regard and the Government is determined to ensure that similar problems do not develop here in Ireland as any stabbing incident has the potential to cause irreparable physical harm and/or tragic consequences. That is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (8 Dec 2020)

James Browne: 596. To ask the Minister for Health the position on the extension of a scheme (details supplied) to County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41250/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Health Services (8 Dec 2020)

James Browne: 597. To ask the Minister for Health the position on the provision of a service (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41251/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Basic Payment Scheme (8 Dec 2020)

James Browne: 816. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding a farm grant payment for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41471/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (3 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 304, 305 and 306 together. The Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019 was commenced on 1 December 2020, with all sections coming into effect. As the Deputy will recall, there was extensive debate on this Act during its passage through the Oireachtas. The then Minister of State received many representations from a range of stakeholders at the time...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Deportation Orders (1 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. The Minister is aware that it has been a cause of significant concern in recent weeks. I assure the House that our objective is to have decisions made as soon as possible on international protection applications and permission to remain considerations. This approach means...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Deportation Orders (1 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator again and I acknowledge her request on positive decisions only and bringing in the 30-day requirement as soon as possible. I will bring both of those proposals to the Minister. I reiterate that each case is examined in detail on its individual merits taking all of the factors into account. I assure her, however, that I will convey all of her comments to the Minister late.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (25 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The purpose of amendment No. 1 is to include a penalty provision in respect of section 5(1). This penalty is an unlimited fine on the basis that only a body corporate can commit the offence, a reference to a penalty of imprisonment would not be appropriate. Amendment No. 2 is a renumbering amendment which arises from the insertion of the subsection.

Greyhound Industry: Motion [Private Members] (25 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: "acknowledges that: —there is a strong commitment to improved animal welfare in this sector in the Programme for Government ‘Our Shared Future’; —future funding of the sector is contingent on welfare standards being upheld on an annual basis...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Services (24 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 809. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding a hospital unit (details supplied); his plans for the development of the unit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38028/20]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Agriculture Schemes (24 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 964. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if new entrants will be accepted to the national organic farming scheme; the position regarding grants for social farming; the position regarding grants for agri-forestry schemes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37940/20]

Combating Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence: Statements (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the House for the opportunity to speak on this important topic. The Department of Justice continues to work on delivering our vision of a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland. An important part of this is our ongoing and intensive efforts to combat domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. We are improving our systems and processes to ensure they protect those at risk, support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Covid-19 Pandemic (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the situation regarding COVID-19 has been, and continues to be, an evolving situation. COVID-19 is still having a major impact both here in Ireland and elsewhere. The Government's  ‘Resilience and Recovery 2020-2021: Plan for Living with COVID-19’ outlines our medium-term strategy for COVID-19 and sets out a 5 level framework which...