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Community Safety and Fireworks: Motion [Private Members] (22 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: To delete all words after “Dáil Éireann” and substitute the following: “notes: — the commitment in the Programme for Government to close engagement between An Garda Síochána and local communities; — the Government’s commitment to implement the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (22 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I am pleased to introduce this important Bill to the House. The purpose of this legislation is to transpose the criminal justice elements of the fifth EU anti-money laundering directive, Directive 2018/843. Targeting money laundering is central to fighting organised crime. Those who commit crimes such as drug trafficking, human...

Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Order for Second Stage (22 Sep 2020)

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

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Investigation (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank both Deputies for their contributions. I thank Deputy Murphy for raising this very important matter and I wish to convey the Minister's regrets that she cannot be here to answer in person. It is important to note that the vast majority of people continue to comply with public health guidelines and regulations. The Minister is confident that this compliance will continue. We are...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Investigation (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, I thank Deputy Murphy for raising the matter today and I pass on her regrets as she cannot be here in person. The Minister is aware of the protest that took place in Dublin on Saturday afternoon, and as the Taoiseach has stated, it is of course the case that people have the right to protest in a democracy. However, it is...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy Ellis for raising this matter. On behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee, I assure the Deputy that An Garda Síochána remains committed to tackling public disorder and anti-social behaviour through working with communities to reduce this type of behaviour and to enhance community safety. The Garda Commissioner has assured the Minister that appropriate policing...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Anti-Social Behaviour (16 Sep 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. As he will be aware, fireworks, as explosives, are regulated under national and EU legislation. They can only be imported into the country under licence and must be stored and sold in accordance with the explosives laws. Government policy restricts the availability of all...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I welcome the opportunity to give clarity on this issue. The amendment put forward by Senators Higgins, Ruane and Flynn seeks to add a subsection to section 2 to provide that the Act will not apply to a residential unit on a licensed premises or a residential unit in the same building occupied by a specified person. I am aware that concerns were raised in the Dáil last week in respect...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I will clarify the matter with the Minister. I would be concerned that any further clarification would lead to confusion. As I said, the maps that are lodged with the courts in terms of licensing areas are exceptionally clear. They are detailed maps. For example, they provide more detail than is required for a planning application. Areas are clearly delineated in red. I have seen this...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I again welcome the opportunity to provide clarity on this matter. These amendments all propose to make a change to section 3 of the Bill. Amendment No. 2 in the names of Senators Bacik, Hoey, Moynihan, Sherlock and Wall proposes to delete the words: "whether in relation to a relevant provision or otherwise." from section 3(1)(a) of the Bill. Amendments Nos. 3 and 4, submitted by Senators...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Cathaoirleach. This legislation specifically applies to relevant premises, that is, licensed premises.It only applies to penal regulations. I say that to address amendment No. 4. I am aware that perhaps this is not the intention but the interpretation of the Department is that this amendment would expand the powers of An Garda Síochána to non-penal regulations.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: The amendment would mean that such entry could be for the purposes of any regulations and, therefore, expand it beyond the penal regulations made under section 31A of the Health Act. I appreciate that the intention of all Senators is to be constructive. It is not ideal that this matter is going through the Houses so quickly. Unfortunately, in the circumstances of the emergency, it is going...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: Garda are concerned that once they step into the licensed premises they may be prevented from giving a direction to comply with any penal Covid-19 regulations, if not prescribe specifically other than for the licensed premises. It is an attempt to give clarification but, as Senator Ward pointed out, one of the issues we have in this House is that so much of our legislation is not codified...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for putting forward this amendment. Her amendment seeks to amend section 17 of the Bill to prevent the Houses of the Oireachtas by resolution from extending the operation of this Bill beyond 9 November 2021. The enforcement powers provided in this Bill are temporary measures to deal with issues of public health and public safety in licensed premises and clubs. As such...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Bill 2020: Committee and Remaining Stages (10 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions. We all hope that this time next year we will not be not in a similar situation as we are now with Covid. It might be a forlorn hope that we would not be in this situation by November. Any extension beyond November would have to be accompanied by a date in respect of any further extension. I would expect that any such date would be...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (8 Sep 2020)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy McEntee, I thank the Deputy for raising this matter. I know it is one that concerns him deeply. The mission of the Department of Justice and Equality is the delivery of a safe, fair and inclusive Ireland. The Minister is fully committed to the fight against racism and prejudice and to a fairer, safer Ireland for everyone who...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Proposed Legislation (8 Sep 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy again for raising this important and serious matter. On behalf of the Minister, I am pleased to hear support being expressed for the proposed new legislation. I understand the Deputy's desire to see the matter progressed as quickly as possible and I assure him that the Minister and I share his determination to get this legislation passed as quickly as possible and to...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Bituminous Fuel Ban (8 Sep 2020)

James Browne: 154. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the status of a nationwide smoky fuel ban; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22075/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Test (8 Sep 2020)

James Browne: 199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a reason a motorbike and a car theory tests could not be combined instead of having two separate theory tests; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21443/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Greenways Provision (8 Sep 2020)

James Browne: 237. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding criteria for cycling greyways; the position regarding the width, connectivity and segregation of the routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22170/20]