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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Prison Visiting Regulations (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I again thank the Deputy. As I have said, if any flexibility can be allowed, I will certainly encourage the IPS to allow it. It will, of course, have to consider both the practical difficulties and the difficulties arising from Covid and the public health advice, which must be followed. This will obviously result in a very difficult situation for the families concerned, especially where...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter and I share his concern about knife crime and 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 in Ireland, particularly as any stabbing incident has the potential to cause irreparable physical harm or tragic...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: The increase in knife seizures comes as a result of greater targeted efforts by An Garda Síochána in trying to get knives off our streets as opposed to indicating an increase in crime rates. As I stated, the number of people requiring an overnight stay in hospital because of knife injuries is down significantly, indicating that the number of serious incidents is reducing. I will...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for his contributions. I will certainly bring his concerns to the attention of the Department and An Garda Síochána.

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important matter. A key pillar of the Programme for Government - Our Shared Future is building stronger and safer communities. I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to ensuring there is strong, visible community policing right across Ireland, both rural and urban. To this end, the Department has secured an unprecedented budget of...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: The Deputy may wish to note that as of 31 October 2020, there were 384 gardaí assigned to the Laois-Offaly division. This represents an increase of 38% since 2015, when there were 278 gardaí assigned to the division. On the same date, there were 38 Garda staff civilians assigned to the division, an increase of almost 73% since 2015, when 22 staff members were assigned to the...

Ceisteanna - Questions - Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Rural Crime (10 Dec 2020)

James Browne: I absolutely agree with the Deputy. I too wish to see a greater emphasis on community policing. Community gardaí play a very important role in communities. I expect to publish the youth justice strategy in the next month or two. It will provide a comprehensive approach to dealing with young people who are coming into the network of the Courts Service and the criminal justice system....

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

James Browne: I understand that An Garda Síochána is considering the issuing of a commemorative ribbon and coin for personnel working during the centenary year but I will certainly bring the matter of a medal to the attention of An Garda Síochána as well as something to take note of and take into account. A lot of this is still open for review and consideration, and any ideas of merit...

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

James Browne: I know this is an area in which the Deputy has a real and genuine interest. I will certainly bring his idea to the attention of An Garda Síochána. I think the Defence Forces oral history project was carried out in the late 1940s and early 1950s. It is through those records that I know about the actions of my great-grandfather in 1916. We know that oral histories can be extremely...

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]