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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Missing Persons (18 Apr 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, by law the investigation of any missing persons case is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána. As Minister for Justice, I have no role in any individual Garda investigation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that, as of 13 April this year, there are 847 persons reported as missing recorded on the Garda PULSE database. This data is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established in June 2022 on a non-statutory basis, with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State. In line with its...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established on a non-statutory basis, with representation from stakeholders, my Department and An Garda Síochána. The purpose of the FEC was to serve in an advisory capacity to me as Minister, providing guidance on a wide range of matters related to firearms licensing in the State. In line with its comprehensive terms of reference, which were...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I can advise the Deputy, the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced representation to both governmental and non-governmental...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Meetings (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 563, 565, 567, 568, 589, 591 and 602 together. I can advise the Deputies that the final meeting of the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) took place on 3 March 2023, and that the Committee has now finalised its reports. I understand that the reports will be submitted to me imminently and it is my intention to publish them shortly after this, along with the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: State Bodies (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was established to serve in an advisory capacity on firearms matters. Its terms of reference, which are publicly available, include to carry out an assessment of all types of firearms, to determine their current use under the existing licensing system and their suitability for future licensing. I can advise the Deputy, the FEC was made up of five...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being. The legislative reform will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. As the Deputy will be aware, the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was approved by Government on the 15th November 2022....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. Having a microchipped animal means found or recovered animals can...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda resources, including public awareness campaigns. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. I am advised by the Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (23 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 323 and 325 together. I can confirm that my Department has received correspondence from the organisations referred to and I can advise the Deputies that I have responded accordingly. It was noted in the published reports that two of the Firearms Expert Committee's (FEC) terms of reference were discussed as agenda items at the committee's sixth and seventh...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will know, Irish law has strict controls governing the issuing of firearm certificates by An Garda Síochána and stringent conditions on the holding of firearms. Since the commencement of the Firearms Act 1925, any person in possession of a firearm must be in possession of a firearms certificate for that firearm. Every application for a firearm certificate is...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1054, 1076, 1085 and 1095 together. I propose to take PQs 12440/23, 13174/23, 13288/23 and 13593/23 together. I can inform the Deputies, as noted in the published reports, that two of the Firearms Expert Committee's (FEC) terms of reference were discussed as agenda items at the Committee's sixth and seventh meetings. These were: - To consider whether...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I am very conscious of the effect that knife crime can have on the quality of life for local communities the Government is determined to tackle this issue. The Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), which I am pleased to chair, is examining a broad range of issues to address the factors which give rise to ASB, including knife crime. The knife crime sub-group of the ASB Forum has...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: 1375. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the outcome of recent meetings with the HSE and a company regarding securing the drug Kaftrio for children with cystic fibrosis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13175/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: The impact of anti-social behaviour is well recognised and is highlighted in the ongoing work of the Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which I am pleased to chair. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues, with a focus on developing measures which will address the factors which give rise to ASB and its impact on community morale and quality of life. The Forum meets regularly,...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Healthcare Infrastructure Provision (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: 533. To ask the Minister for Health the position regarding the development of a building to serve as a permanent vaccination centre (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9471/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (21 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 553, 554 and 555 together. As the Deputy may be aware, the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Act 2022 completed its passage through the Dáil on 8 February 2023 and has, today, completed its passage through the Seanad. The purpose of the Act is to implement the provisions of EU Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA on the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I am assuming that the Deputy is referring to whether or not there are laws or regulations in place to ensure firearms must not be used or discharged within a certain distance from the public. On that basis, I can advise the Deputy that section 8 of the Firearms and Offensive Weapons Act 1990 provides for an offence of reckless discharge of a firearm. A person who discharges a firearm being...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: The Deputy may wish to note that the general legal framework for the operation of rifle or pistol clubs is contained in section 4A of the Firearms Act 1925. The section requires rifle or pistol clubs to be authorised by the Garda Commissioner, on payment of the prescribed fee, for the purpose of using or storing any firearm or ammunition on the premises of or at the club in connection with...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities, however, this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.