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Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I apologise on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, who is in Lisbon today for important discussions relating to the Common Agricultural Policy and, unfortunately, cannot be here. I thank Senator O’Donovan for providing me with the opportunity to update the House on the matters pertaining to this very important issue. For the record, I should state at the outset that the strict...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: EU Directives (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I hear that Senator O'Donovan is very passionate and has genuine concerns on this matter. It is a matter that affects a number of coastal counties, including my county of Wexford. I will certainly bring his concerns to the attention of the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, when he returns from Lisbon. It is a matter I will certainly raise with him as the concerns, which are real and genuine,...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I am pleased to have the opportunity to present the Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill to the House for Report and Final Stages. As the House is aware, the purpose of the Bill is to consolidate and simplify the law relating to offences and related offences. The Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018 aims to establish a statutory criminal offence, much...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I note the concerns expressed by Senators about the Title. The Title was changed for the purposes of consistency on the advice of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. I note the Senators' remarks in that regard. I cannot say why perjury was not put on a statutory footing before now. All I can say is that the provision is now going to be enacted and brought into law. I acknowledge the...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The second group of amendments comprises amendments Nos. 7 to 9, inclusive, amendment No. 20 and amendment No. 21. This group of amendments relates directly to the offence of perjury and subornation of perjury. Amendment No. 7, in section 2, amends the definition of perjury so that it may apply to statements of truth in addition to sworn statements and affidavits. Amendment No. 8 is...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank Senator Davitt for his comment on that matter.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 10 to 19, inclusive, are in group 3. The group of amendments relates to sections 5 and 6. Amendments Nos. 10 and 11 are technical amendments to the wording of this section on the advice of the Office of Parliamentary Counsel. Amendments No. 13 is a technical amendment to section 5(2), rewording the subsection so that it reads more clearly. Amendments Nos. 14 and 15 are...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I note there is an old section 8 which has also been deleted. It is not in any of the groups but I note it for the record. Amendments Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive, are grouped. These amend sections 13 and 14. Amendment No. 22 creates a new section to provide that the directors or other officers of a body corporate may be liable to be proceeded against under this Bill where the offence is...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 25 and 26 are grouped. Amendment No. 25 provides for the rewording of section 15(3) which provides that a relevant offence that is punishable exclusively on summary conviction under enactments may be proceeded against under the other enactment only to avoid the possibility of the imposition of a higher penalty than would otherwise apply when the legislative offence was...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Group 6 includes amendments Nos. 29 to 35, inclusive. It refers to Schedules 1-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I already addressed amendments Nos. 25 and 26.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Group 4 is amendments Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I mentioned a few minutes ago that section 8 was being deleted. The amendment deletes section 8. Section 8 provided for an offence of making a false declaration or representation in obtaining registration for a profession or calling. An extensive review of the regulated professions in this State was undertaken by my officials and it became apparent those professions which maintain a...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: Group 7 includes amendments Nos. 29 to 35, inclusive. This is a series of technical amendments to Schedules 1 and 2 to the Bill. Amendment No. 29 updates Schedule 1 to reflect changes made to section 4. That section is now amended and provides that where an offence of perjury is committed under older enactments, which are set out in Schedule 1, the offender shall be liable to be proceeded...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The areas covered are those as set out in the Schedule. The Oireachtas governs its own house in terms of how it conducts matters in that respect. Any Acts relating to future bodies that would be brought under it will refer to this Act if they apply.

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Perjury and Related Offences) Bill 2018: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I thank the Members for supporting the former Senator, Pádraig Ó Céidigh, in bringing this Bill in the first place. It shows the importance of relying on all the abilities across the Houses and not simply on Departments. That is an important point to make. I wish to pay tribute to my Department for taking up this Bill and for the hard work the officials have put into it as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Deportation Orders (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy is the subject of a Deportation Order made on 1 February 2019. However, the person concerned made a request on 23 October 2020, under section 3(11) of the Immigration Act 1999 (as amended), to have that Order revoked and this will be considered as soon as possible. The decision will be that the existing Deportation Order will be either...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Naturalisation Applications (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: I recognise and acknowledge the crucial role frontline workers are continuing to play in responding to the threat of COVID-19. They work in a challenging environment and deal with vulnerable people on a daily basis. Their exceptional commitment has been particularly clear throughout the pandemic, during which they have been playing a key role in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. ...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: The person referred to by the Deputy held a Stamp 1G permission which expired on 7 February 2020. On 22 July 2020, they submitted an application for an extension of student conditions. Following consideration of their application, on 4 November 2020, the person concerned was granted a Stamp 1 permission valid until 31 March 2021, in order to obtain an employment permit. They were advised...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Immigration Status (15 Jun 2021)

James Browne: As the Deputy will appreciate, the granting of Irish citizenship through naturalisation is a privilege and an honour which confers certain rights and entitlements not only within the State but also at European Union level and it is important that appropriate procedures are in place to preserve the integrity of the process. It must be assured that the applicant has been lawfully resident in...