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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...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 5 and 6, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 3 of Act of 2010 3. Section 3 of the Act of 2010 is amended— (a) in subsection (1), by the insertion, after “Act”, of “(other than section 106ZC (inserted by the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Act...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 2: In page 6, to delete lines 9 to 15 and substitute the following: “(a) in the definition of “ ‘financial institution’ ”— (i) in subparagraph (iii) of paragraph (g), by the substitution of “if section 2(6) of that Act did not apply,” for “if section 2(6) of that Act did not apply;”, and (ii) by...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 4: In page 7, to delete lines 7 and 8 and substitute the following: " "(ia) a virtual asset service provider,".

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I wish to flag a possible Report Stage amendment. The officials are considering the language in respect of section 9 in terms of how it applies to persons who cease to have public functions. Some technical questions arise that may need to be addressed on Report Stage.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 12, to delete lines 30 to 36 and substitute the following: "(da) in the case of a designated person that is a property services provider, the Property Services Regulatory Authority;", and (b) in paragraph (e), by the substitution of ", (d) or (da)" for "or (d)".".

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 15, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "Virtual asset service providers 24. The Act of 2010 is amended, in Part 4, by the insertion of the following Chapter after Chapter 9: "CHAPTER 9A Virtual Asset Service Providers Interpretation 106A.In this Chapter— 'Act of 1942' means the 'Bank' means the Central Bank of...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 8: In page 15, between lines 20 and 21, to insert the following: "Designation of Classes of Express Trust, etc. for Certain Purposes 25. The Act of 2010 is amended, in Part 4, by the insertion of the following Chapter after Chapter 9A (inserted by section 24*): "CHAPTER 9B Designation of Classes of Express Trust (and Matters Related to Such Trusts) for Certain...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 9: In page 16, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following: “Amendment of section 33AK of Central Bank Act 1942 26. Section 33AK of the Central Bank Act 1942 is amended, in subsection (10), in the definition of ‘supervisory EU legal acts’— (a) in paragraph (ah), by the substitution of ‘12 December 2017,’ for...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: An amendment to section 25 may be required on Report Stage to repeal a provision of the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015, which amended the principal Act. This provision is in respect of the anti-money laundering regulation of barristers and has now been superseded.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The estimated timeline is that this entire process will be completed within the next couple of months. A number of statutory instruments will be introduced on foot of the Act, once the Bill has been passed.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Committee Stage (19 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The plan is to get this legislation enacted as quickly as possible. We are in the hands of the Houses of the Oireachtas in that respect and we do not have complete control.