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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]

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]