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Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Crime Prevention (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this very important matter. I know he has genuine concerns, particularly relating to his own area of Cork. The Garda has a proactive approach to these kinds of concerns when hotspots develop so gardaí can intervene very early to address the matter at an early stage. The youth justice strategy that will be published towards the end of this year will also...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: A record €3 billion was secured for the justice sector in last week’s budget 2021. This will fund key changes across the entire Justice sector including dealing with Covid. It will build on the July stimulus package for these purposes. The Minister is also in advanced discussions with the Minister for Public Expenditure...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: These matters are kept under review. I acknowledge a backlog was built up during the initial Covid period. Maintaining access to justice and the courts system has been a key priority in my Department's response to the ongoing Covid pandemic. There has been a substantial level of engagement between my officials and senior officials of the Courts Service. This engagement with the Courts...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Covid-19 Pandemic (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: The Deputy has raised important issues. Ten or 12 years ago, my home town of Enniscorthy lost its courthouse and this had a serious impact on the town. I encourage the Courts Service to keep town centre courthouses open as this facilitates access. On the access aspect, I participated in the National Disability Authority's conference on access to justice only yesterday and I echoed the...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Programme (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. Diverting young people from getting involved in criminal activity is a key priority for the Government. The exploitation of young people and children is a particular concern. As the Deputy will be aware, while an adult may be prosecuted for a crime which has been committed by a child who has been incited to do so...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Programme (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: I thank Deputy McAuliffe for raising this issue, which is an extremely important one. The Deputy has been leading the charge in this area for some time, as has the Minister of State, Deputy Rabbitte. She has done a great deal of work on this issue. A twin-track approach is required. One concerns criminalising those people who groom young children. We must also have the correct...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Legislative Programme (22 Oct 2020)

James Browne: I hear the concerns of the Deputy about this important issue of children being groomed by serious criminals. There is temptation if young people are promised easy money in the absence of alternative supports being in place. We must ensure there is a whole-of-government approach and not simply a theoretical approach. Appropriate interventions must be put in place on the ground to ensure...

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

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for his question. The fees charged in respect of applications for a certificate of naturalisation are governed by the provisions of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Regulations 2011. The fee is charged in two parts. The current application fee is €175, payable when an application for naturalisation is lodged, in addition to which is a certification fee,...

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

James Browne: I again thank the Deputy for raising this very important issue. All fees are kept under ongoing review. Citizenship fees have not increased in the past nine years, notwithstanding the significant investment that has taken place in facilities such as a new website and e-payment facility. More enhancements to the application process are also in development, including plans to introduce...

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...