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Regulation of Private Security Firms Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (12 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Ó Laoghaire for bringing forward this Bill. At the outset, let me state that the Government fully understands and appreciates his reasons for bringing it forward and is supportive of the important public policy objectives that underpin it. For this reason, the Government has decided not to oppose the Second Stage of the Bill. However, I would like to advise the House...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (10 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 273. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding driver licence appointments for those seeking to exchange their UK driver licence in exchange for an Irish driver licence before Brexit as in the case of a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34909/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (10 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 295. To ask the Minister for Finance if the Covid restrictions support scheme will be extended to support wholesalers that are currently excluded and whose business supplies goods or services to another business that qualifies for the support (details supplied). [35152/20]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (10 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The Government is committed to the modernisation of the licensing and regulatory environment for gambling in Ireland and this is reflected in the Programme for Government commitment to the establishment of a gambling regulator. Work on the drafting of the General Scheme of a Bill to give effect to this commitment is underway in my Department and is expected to be completed during 2021.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (10 Nov 2020)

James Browne: The Programme for Government commits to establishing a gambling regulator focused on public safety and wellbeing, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. The only current legislation providing for online gambling is contained in the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015 which permits the licencing by the Revenue Commissioners of...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Senators for the opportunity to address this resolution, the purpose of which is to extend the sunset clause in the Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020. Senators will know that section 17 of the Act provides that it shall continue in operation until 9 November 2020 unless a resolution approving its continuation has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Enforcement Powers) (Covid-19) Act 2020: Motion (6 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions on this resolution. We had a very good and wide-ranging debate and everybody who wanted to contribute was able to do so. I will start by addressing the amendment put forward, which effectively seeks to change the extension in the sunset clause from the one proposed by the Government to a date in February. A similar amendment was put forward in...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (5 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I am pleased to introduce the Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020. The purpose of this relatively short Bill is to complete the transposition of Directive EU 2017/1371 on the fight against fraud to the Union's financial interests by means of criminal law, commonly referred to as the "PIF directive". This directive further harmonises the approach across the EU...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2020: Second Stage (5 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Senators for the support expressed for the Bill, which while technical is important. I thank them for their contributions and the points raised, some of which were very interesting and relevant as I expected. I am glad the Bill was commenced in the Seanad and that adequate time is provided in that regard. It was suggested by my Department that the Seanad be used in this manner as...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Leave to Remain (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Flaherty for raising this very important matter, which I am taking on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I know that it has been a cause of concern and that some Deputies have contacted the Minister directly over recent days to express that concern. Our objective is to have decisions made on international protection applications and permission to remain considerations...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Leave to Remain (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I again thank Deputy Flaherty for his contribution. I hear his passion for this very important issue. For those found not to be in need of international protection, full consideration of all aspects of their case is carried out before a decision is made to grant permission to remain in the State or to make a deportation order. This includes full consideration of their private and family...

Written Answers — Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 190. To ask the Minister for Trade, Enterprise and Employment the position regarding a trade (details supplied) and the current restrictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32796/20]

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Covid-19 Pandemic (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 499. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding a practice (details supplied) and the current Covid-19 restrictions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32797/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 1325. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford south. [33160/20]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: 1326. To ask the Minister for Health the number of vacant positions within CAMHS Wexford north. [33161/20]

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Message to Dáil (3 Nov 2020)

James Browne: I thank the Chair. I congratulate Deputy Lawless on his appointment as Chairman of this committee. I look forward to working with him and all our colleagues on this committee in the future. Hopefully, all Bills will be passed as collegially and quickly as this one. This is an important Bill, which will give effect to the provisions of the European Council framework decision on the...

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

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for bringing this very important issue of knife crime to the Dáil today. I share the concerns of Deputies across the House relating to knife crime. We are all familiar with the problems that have emerged in neighbouring jurisdictions in this regard and the Government is determined to ensure similar problems do not develop here in Ireland. Although the problem is not...

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

James Browne: So far this year reports of assault have decreased against the same period last year, due in part to the increased restrictions of movements due to Covid-19. There has been a reduction in reported crimes against persons in the first two quarters of this year versus last year and according to the Central Statistics Office, in the first quarter the "assault causing harm" category fell 23.9%...

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...