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Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Citizenship Applications (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: I again thank the Deputy. As I have said, this is a very important issue. The fees will remain under review on an ongoing basis and as the process is streamlined and updated further. The Deputy's concerns will be considered.

Written Answers — Department of Children and Youth Affairs: Parental Leave (21 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 195. To ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs the position regarding the additional three weeks parental leave announced in Budget 2021; if this is combined with the previous two weeks; the timeframe that parents have until this leave becomes unavailable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31974/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 154. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a driving test for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30936/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (20 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 186. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a further extension of NCT certificates; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31640/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (20 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a person’s need for driving test (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31652/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Obesity Strategy (20 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 636. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding multibuy promotions and their effects on obesity levels here (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31295/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Consumer Rights (15 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on persons who booked flights to non-green list countries with airlines that will not refund them or offer credit for these flights; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30659/20]

Financial Resolutions 2020 - Financial Resolution No. 7: General (Resumed) (14 Oct 2020)

James Browne: My colleague, the Minister, Deputy McEntee, addressed the House earlier about the unprecedented budgetary allocation for the justice sector. I am pleased to have opportunity to mention the significant impact this will have on communities across the country. Communities are at the heart of all that we do across the justice sector and community safety is central to the vision of the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Park-and-Ride Facilities (13 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 69. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the need to include County Wexford will be examined in a programme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30097/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Primary Care Services (13 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 526. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the provision of a community intervention team in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30143/20]

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Oct 2020)

James Browne: The Deputy makes some important and timely points. I assure the House that An Garda Síochána and its partners in Northern Ireland and the UK will continue to work closely together to tackle the scourge of dissident paramilitary actions. The close co-operation between police services on both sides of the Border has been a key element of policing for some time and Commissioner...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Northern Ireland Issues (7 Oct 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, I thank Deputy Richmond for raising this important matter. Tackling the threat posed by dissident paramilitary groups which seek to undermine peace on our island continues to be a priority for the Minister for Justice and Equality and for the Government. There are, of course, ongoing reviews of the threat...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Ports Policy (6 Oct 2020)

James Browne: 220. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding a possible development of a free-zone at Rosslare Europort, Rosslare, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28347/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: State Properties (24 Sep 2020)

James Browne: 106. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a use of a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26090/20]

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Referral to Select Committee (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95(3)(c) and 215(3).

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank all the Deputies for their very constructive contributions to this very important debate and for the support they have shown for the Bill. I pay particular thanks to the Criminal Assets Bureau and the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau and all State agencies that are involved in fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. They do a very difficult job very well in the face...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, who unfortunately cannot be here. The incident in the Moria camp on Lesbos was a tragic incident that could have had fatal consequences, but luckily did not. Thankfully, no one in the camp was injured or killed as a result of the fire but I suspect...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Refugee Resettlement Programme (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I can understand the disappointment that only eight of the 36 unaccompanied minors who have been accepted by this country have arrived thus far. I understand that the difficulty has been with the impact of Covid-19 but the Department will now step up, try to resolve the situation, get those children to Ireland and give them the support they desperately need. The Minister, Deputy McEntee, is...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection Commission (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: The Minister would like me to thank the Senator for raising these important matters. The Government position is reflected in our ongoing commitment in the programme for Government to "recognise the domestic and international importance of data protection in Ireland". Moreover, it is stated: "We will ... ensure that Ireland delivers on its responsibilities under the General Data Protection...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Data Protection Commission (23 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I assure the Senator that the Government takes this issue very seriously. As I informed him, the Government has shown its commitment by providing significant additional funding and staff resources to the Data Protection Commission over recent years. This was in recognition of the additional scope of responsibilities of the office. Its budget has increased from €3.6 million in 2015...