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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Sep 2024)

James Browne: On 25th July last, Minister McEntee and I received Government approval to publish the Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024. This is an important Bill that balances and safeguards the rights to freedom of expression with the protection of a person's good name and reputation, and to access to justice. This legislation touches on the protection of our democracy itself and introduces measures...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Sep 2024)

James Browne: At the outset I would like to assure the Deputy that my colleague Minister McEntee and the whole of Government are absolutely committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources necessary to make sure communities around Ireland are safe and feel safe. As of the end of June, the latest date for which figures are available, there are currently over 14,000 Garda members...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (26 Sep 2024)

James Browne: Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based, multi-agency, youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been, or are at risk of becoming, involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour. Youth Diversion Projects are run by community-based organisations and are a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. There are...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: Briefly, on amendment No. 1, this is simply a technical amendment. On amendments Nos. 2 and 107 to 109, inclusive, I thank the Senator for his amendments but I cannot accept them. His amendments seek to introduce a provision that is similar to sections 12 and 13 of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, and for related matters. Those sections require a local authority to adopt a resolution to...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I will be brief as I have made many of my arguments. We just spent almost an hour and half talking about physical premises and what are one-armed bandits in physical premises. The casinos are in every bedroom in the country. Every ten- or 12-year old who has a phone has a casino in his or her house. That is what we are trying to address here. There is this idea that there are all these...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I have made all my arguments.

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: Amendments Nos. 3 to 7, inclusive, are technical amendments to include references to various other Acts in the Bill. These are necessary for the transitional measures and consequential amendments to other legislation later in the Bill. Amendment No. 41 again is a minor technical amendment to accurately reflect how modern bookmakers operate and to ensure consistency in language throughout...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: Regarding amendment No. 31 in the name of Senators Ruane and Higgins, I certainly cannot disagree with almost all of the Senator's concerns. However, we are satisfied that the reference to "the internet" in paragraph (a) of the definition of "remote means" covers gaming devices and consoles as they inherently need access to the Internet to access online services such as apps and in-game...

Seanad: Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Committee Stage (25 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I hear Senator Ruane's concerns where someone may download something, operate offline and then re-upload. My view is that this legislation will still cover those types of situations but I undertake to give it further consideration.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (24 Sep 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for operational policing matters such as those raised. I have contacted the Garda authorities for the information requested, regrettably this information was not to hand in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is available.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Referral to Select Committee (19 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I move: That the Bill be referred to the Select Committee on Justice pursuant to Standing Orders 95 and 181.

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions. In the time available to me, I want to address some of the issues raised. On the pre-legislative scrutiny and recommendations made, there is an increasing tendency on the Opposition side of the House to state that because the Government does not blindly accept the recommendations of an Oireachtas committee, it somehow has not taken them into...

Defamation (Amendment) Bill 2024: Second Stage (19 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and Deputies. This is an important Bill that balances and safeguards the rights to freedom of expression with the protection of good name and reputation, and to access to justice. This legislation touches on the protection of our democracy itself and introduces innovative measures to protect responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Flood Relief Schemes (18 Sep 2024)

James Browne: 225. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of development works at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36492/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (18 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the annual count of charge or summons for reckless discharge of a firearm in the specific district is less than 10 in any given year. I am further advised that data is not released by An Garda Síochána for counts less than 10, for data protection and security reasons.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been, or are at risk of becoming, involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour. YDPs are run by community-based organisations and are a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. A top...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (9 Sep 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1168 and 1174 together. In line with a Programme for Government commitment, an Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) was established in 2020. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues with a focus on developing measures which will counteract the negative impact of ASB on community morale and quality of life. The Forum most recently met on 10 July...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (9 Sep 2024)

James Browne: As part of the Probation Service’s overall strategy to further develop capacity to deliver a high quality service and meet the requirements contained in section 26 of the Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Act 2017, the Service established a National Restorative Justice and Victim Services Unit (RJVSU) in October 2018. The Unit meets two core objectives:Provide leadership and support...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (9 Sep 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the Greentown programme was established by the Department of Justice in 2020 with an objective to incorporate the latest scientific thinking into an intervention design, which is specifically focused on improving the outcomes for children at risk of or actively engaged in criminal networks. The Greentown Programme has been in place in two trial sites since 2021 and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (9 Sep 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert young people who have been, or are at risk of becoming, involved in anti-social or criminal behaviour. YDPs are run by community-based organisations and are a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. In Budget...