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Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the House for taking these two motions today. They seek the approval of the Seanad to continue in force provisions in the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 aimed at tackling terrorism and the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009 in respect of organised crime. The House will be aware that the Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 was a necessary and wholly...

Seanad: Offences Against the State (Amendment) Act 1998 and Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motions (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I am grateful to the House for its consideration of the motions and thank all Senators for their contributions, especially those in support of the motions. The very real threat to our society from dissident republican paramilitary groups and the brutality of ruthless crime gangs need an effective and particular response from the criminal justice system. As legislators, we have a duty to...

Seanad: EU Migration: Motion [Private Members] (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Acting Chair. The Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, sends apologies for not being able to be here. She has other business in the Dáil Chamber. I support the amendment to the motion tabled by Senators Ruane, Higgins, Black and Flynn on behalf of the Minister, Deputy McEntee. I thank the Senators for their motion and for their contributions to what is a very important...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 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 Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022 and my Department...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was published on 2 December 2022 and is publicly available on the Oireachtas website. The Bill sets out the framework and legislative basis for the establishment of a new, independent statutory body – Údarás Rialála Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland – and for a robust regulatory and...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: All of those matters are kept under continuous review by the Department of Justice. I am happy to speak to the Deputy about them after this business.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the matter. I was glad to launch the ESRI research into gambling and I can tell the Deputy that Committee Stage of the Bill will be taken on 11 July. The Select Committee on Justice insisted on four hours, a double session, in order that we can clear it off and move it on.

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (22 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I am in the hands of the Houses for that but I would hope it would move quite quickly from that point on.

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank Deputies for their contributions. As they may be aware, updates on progress in relation to the youth justice strategy are published as part of the annual implementation update. The implementation statement for 2021 is available on my Department's website and the 2022 statement is being worked on at present. I would like to speak on some additional policy objectives in the youth...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: On Deputy Daly's question about the courts, the report of the judicial planning working group was published in February this year. It made 54 recommendations relating to five key areas. That work is ongoing. It included increasing the number of judges by 24 initially and a further 20 upon review. That review is being carried out in respect of delivery and reform of the Courts Service. ...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 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 accept the following measure: Regulation (EU) 2022/850 of...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, having regard to 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, and noting that a copy of the following proposed measure was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6 January 2022: ...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to discuss the progress and impact of the youth justice strategy and our youth justice interventions. Our approach to youth justice in Ireland, informed by international standards, is that children in conflict with the law are still children. They are entitled to dignity, respect and access to services that will promote reintegration into...

Opt-in under Protocol No. 21: Motions (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I move: That Dáil Éireann, having regard to 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, and noting that a copy of the following proposed measure was laid before Dáil Éireann on 6th January, 2022:...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Kyne for raising this very important matter around the domestic violence response in Galway. I know the Senator has been raising this issue consistently with the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee. I am aware that Domestic Violence Response Galway provides ongoing specialist support to victims of domestic abuse and has been delivering advocacy services since 2000 in Galway...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising this important matter and for his engagement with the Department and the Minister, Deputy McEntee, on this issue. I acknowledge the excellent work being undertaken by with Domestic Violence Response Galway, which is appreciated. As the Senator will be aware, and in line with a key recommendation of the audit of responsibility for domestic, sexual and...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 1 amends the definition of "citizenship ceremony" that was inserted into section 2 of the Irish Nationality and Citizenship Act 1956 by section 3 of the Bill as passed by Dáil Éireann. This is a technical amendment to reflect the changes I will outline in relation to amendment Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive. Amendments Nos. 2 to 4, inclusive, amend sections 15 and 15A of the...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 5 will insert a new Part 7 into this Bill to make a number of amendments to the Immigration Act 1999. First, it inserts a new section 43 into the Bill. This is a technical amendment to provide a definition of the Act of 1999 for the purposes of this new Part. This also inserts a new section 44 to amend procedures for voluntary return under section 3 of the 1999 Act. Section...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: This amendment is intended to address an issue identified in the 2022 High Court case X v. Y affecting the judicial complaints process under the Judicial Council Act 2019. The High Court stated that there is nothing in section 40 of the Civil Liability and Courts Act 2004 that varies or removes a traditional rule as regards obtaining the prior leave of the courts when it comes to the...

Seanad: Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Committee and Remaining Stages (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 9 inserts a new section 26A into the Data Protection Act 2018 to provide a prohibition on disclosure of confidential information by persons engaging with the Data Protection Commission in connection with certain defined functions. The relevant functions include matters such as handling of complaints under sections 107 and 118, the carrying out of investigations under section...