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Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (15 Nov 2023)

James Browne: It is open to Cork County Council to apply for funding under the OPW minor flood mitigation works and coastal protection scheme to provide mitigation measures for Castlemartyr ahead of the main scheme. Under this scheme, applications are considered for projects that are estimated to cost not more than €750,000. Funding from the OPW is up to 90% of the cost of available approved...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (15 Nov 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Deputy for raising the important matter of the hot school meals programme in Ennistymon Community School in County Clare. The school meals programme is a very important component of policies to provide regular nutritious food to children to help them to improve their daily diet, to encourage school attendance and to encourage extra educational achievement by children,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Flood Risk Management (15 Nov 2023)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Stanton for raising the important matter of the dredging of River Owenacurra in Midleton and the River Kiltha in Castlemartyr in light of recent flooding in east Cork. Flooding has a devastating impact on homes, businesses, people and entire communities. The causes, extent and impacts of flooding are varied and complex. This has been witnessed recently by the community of...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: School Meals Programme (15 Nov 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the very important issue of the hot school meals programme in Ennistymon Community School in County Clare. The school meals programme funds the provision of food to some 1,700 schools and organisations, benefiting some 300,000 children. The objective of the programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to enable them to take full advantage of...

Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their contributions on what is an important motion. I take on board the comments about what was intended to be a temporary legislation introduced in an emergency to allow people to socialise in the context of a very serious situation concerning Covid-19. Thankfully, Covid-19 has receded to a large degree. It is still there and still impacts our hospitals quite...

Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (7 Nov 2023)

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Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: There are two definitions of temporary. One is short term and the other is non-permanent and how long is a piece of string in between? In the context of 200-year-old alcohol legislation, which is quite complex, it is challenging to draft up the permanent legislation. Obviously, one could do a piece simply on this but we want to do a bit more reform on alcohol legislation. The Minister for...

Extension of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021: Motion (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann resolves that the period of operation of sections 1 to 7 and 9 of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2021 (No. 14 of 2021) be extended for a further period of six months, beginning on the 1st day of December, 2023 and ending on the 31st day of May, 2024. I am introducing a resolution on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, to...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: 338. To ask the Minister for Finance if a financial institution can request a letter stating that an individual is not a politically exposed person. [48730/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in-person perspective. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (26 Oct 2023)

James Browne: At present the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, as amended, provides for the promotion of lotteries, including bingo, under either a lottery licence or permit depending on the nature of the activity being provided. Activities such as card drives are currently licensed under gaming licences, also issued under the 1956 Act. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform...

European Parliament Directive on Victims of Crime: Motion (Resumed) (25 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for their important contributions on what we will all agree is an important opportunity to opt-into the proposal to strengthen victims' rights and access, discussed in today's motion. I will respond to some of the issues raised. We always have a tight timeline in these types of opt-in scenarios. Unfortunately, under Article 3, we only have three months from the date of...

European Parliament Directive on Victims of Crime: Motion (25 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion under Protocol No. 21 on the position of the United Kingdom and Ireland in respect of the area of freedom, security and justice annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, to take part in the adoption and application of the following...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (24 Oct 2023)

James Browne: My Department is committed to protecting all communities, especially those most affected by crime, and to implementing policies designed to prevent our young people from falling into crime. When they do fall into crime, my Department is further committed to providing them with a pathway to a better future, free from crime. Justice Plan 2023 commits to diverting children away from gangs...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (19 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I note and welcome the Economic and Social Research Institute’s report on problem gambling, published on 5 October 2023. Reform of gambling legislation, licensing and regulation is a priority for the Government and my Department. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (12 Oct 2023)

James Browne: 132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide related to a Government-funded scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44533/23]

Financial Resolutions 2023 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: My colleague, the Minister for Justice, has informed the House about the record justice budget for 2024, which prioritises building stronger and safer communities. The future of our communities lies with our young people, and I warmly welcome the allocation of €33 million for youth justice, which is an increase of 10% or €3 million. This will have a significant impact on...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Court Accommodation (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I hear the Deputy's genuine concerns on this issue in regard to disabilities both obvious and hidden. As I say in terms of physicality we are putting in that programme to ensure our courts are accessible but also in terms of training for people to be able to deal with vulnerable witnesses, vulnerable victims and all vulnerable court users so they can be dealt with in a sympathetic manner....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: Regarding the backlog, I fully appreciate applicants for citizenship wish to have their decision made as quickly as possible and without any delay. There certainly has been a backlog but it is one we are working through as quickly as possible. The nature of the naturalisation process is such that for a broad range of reasons some cases take longer than others to process. In some cases,...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: Citizenship Applications (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: If the Deputy wants to give me details of the specific case, I can look into that particular situation.