Results 61-80 of 432 for long speaker:James Browne

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...Protection Commission to issue a reprimand to a controller or processor in certain circumstances and” This group of amendments relates to the Data Protection Act 2018. Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 amend the Long Title, while amendments Nos. 22, 23, 25 and 26 clarify that the Data Protection Commission will resolve a complaint by issuing a reprimand on the basis of the various...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...be subject to notification requirements. Currently, a minor is subject to notification requirements equating to half the period applied to adults. A court will now have the discretion to determine how long the minor will be subject to the requirements, but the period will not exceed five years. A major part of the reform to the 2001 Act are the changes to notification requirements, also...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: .... These provisions are being applied to transfers under both the new framework decision system and the existing convention system. I will turn briefly to the content of the Bill. While it is long and technically complex, this in most cases reflects the detailed procedures and requirements in place under the framework decision and the alignment of the two existing Acts with the new...

Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...as an alternative to provisional detention; for that purpose to amend the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Decisions on Supervision Measures) Act 2020;”. Several matters are being added to the Long Title. While I will speak to each area in more detail as the amendments arise, I will give a brief explanation now. Deputies will recall that the purpose of the Bill as...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (18 Jan 2023)

James Browne: ...of An Garda Síochána in relation to public safety and equally, I also acknowledge the dedication and responsibility of the owners of legally held firearms in the State. In this regard, I note that this measure has been a long standing recommendation of An Garda Síochána, which was taken into account by the then Minister when she made her announcement on 18 September...

Criminal Justice (Theft and Fraud Offences) (Amendment) (Pets) Bill 2021: Second Stage [Private Members] (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...in general adequately capture the emotional impact of pet theft, I do not agree that current sentencing provisions are inadequate. Offences of theft, handling stolen property and so on are very serious, and potentially carry long sentences. There is a good, principled argument to be made that viewing pet theft as solely a property offence is too narrow a perspective. This was ultimately...

Income Eligibility for Social Housing Supports: Statements (15 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...changes can be made. The overarching principle of social housing support is to secure adequate housing for those households which are unable to provide accommodation from their own resources and have an identified long-term need. The determination of such a need, and of whether a household meets the income criteria, is based, among other things, on their preceding 12 months' net...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ..., involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour. There are over 100 YDPs nationwide providing suitable activities to facilitate personal development, promote civic responsibility and improve long term employability prospects for participants. I have sought the information requested by the Deputy. Regrettably this information was not available in time and I will write to the Deputy...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...and we also need further treatment and education. The levy we put in place to fund the social impact fund will help to tackle some of the serious issues out there. Ireland has waited a very long time for this legislation and efforts have been made several times in recent decades to bring forward a new system of regulation for gambling activities and gambling-related services in this...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Second Stage (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...Regulation Bill to the House. I know there is significant support to progressing this landmark legislation and I look forward to hearing Members' contributions. Today is a true milestone for this long-awaited Bill. This is important and necessary legislation and reform designed to meet the challenges of gambling responsibly in 21st-century Ireland. The advent of the Internet has...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: .... I share the concerns of An Garda Síochána in relation to public safety and equally, I also acknowledge the dedication and responsibility of the owners of legally held firearms in the State. In this regard I note that this measure has been a long standing recommendation of An Garda Síochána which was taken into account by the then Minister when she made her...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (1 Dec 2022)

James Browne: ...substantial review of firearms licensing undertaken between 2014 and 2015; this included consultation with the public, stakeholders and the relevant Oireachtas Committee. This measure has also been a long standing recommendation of An Garda Síochána. I acknowledge the dedication and responsibility of the owners of legally held firearms in the State, however, I share the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Estimates for Public Services 2022
Vote 20 - An Garda Síochána (Supplementary)
Vote 21 - Prisons (Supplementary)
Vote 22 - Courts Service (Supplementary)
Vote 24 - Justice (Supplementary) (29 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...aid is under way in terms of how it works and what qualifies for aid. Obviously there are other areas where one can get civil aid supports. A review is being carried out. I agree that it is a long time since civil legal aid has been reviewed. The review will be very important as it will help us to see where it goes in future. Traditionally, legal aid has mostly been for family law and...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...provisions to ensure where an application for naturalisation is made before commencement of this Act but has not been determined, the applicant may benefit from its provisions. Amendment No. 71 provides for amendments to the Long Title of the Bill to reflect these amendments.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...the person, or (f) an aunt, uncle, nephew or niece of the person. Saver for certificates of naturalisation 15D. A certificate of naturalisation granted under this Act before the coming into operation of sections 5, 6and 7of the Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2022 shall be valid so long as the certificate remains unrevoked. Transitional provisions relating to...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...of other interaction. It is sufficient for the occupier to demonstrate by reference to the words or conduct of a visitor or recreational user that the risk has been willingly accepted. Amendment No. 33 is a consequential amendment to the Long Title. Effectively, through these amendments, we are rebalancing the duty of an occupier and restricting the liability of occupiers under the...

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...office by under or in accordance with any enactment. Amendment No. 67 provides for a number of consequential amendments to the Courts Services Act 1998 in order to reference designated court offices. Amendment No. 77 makes a consequential amendment to the Long Title.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...provide a statutory basis for the removal of the county registrar by Government and outlines circumstances in which a county registrar shall cease to hold office. Amendments Nos. 56 and 78 make consequential amendments to definitions and the Long Title.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...and the Dublin Probate Office. This amendment would allow district offices to process and issue the standard grants more efficiently, facilitating a short probate processing time. Amendment No. 79 is an associated amendment to the Long Title.

Select Committee on Justice and Equality: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee Stage (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: ...third-party funding, next year my Department will commence a broader policy review on the Law Reform Commission position paper on the matter, which will be published in the coming months. Amendment No. 80 is the associated amendment to the Long Title.