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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...

Taisceadán (Valuable Property Register) Bill 2019: Second Stage [Private Members] (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Often we see that apart from what is stolen, the damage done to the houses often costs more than whatever money obtained for the stolen property. The damage to people's minds is often far more profound. I thank Deputies Ó Laoghaire and Kenny for bringing forward this Bill and for speaking on it this evening. I am acutely conscious of the impact of property crime, not only in financial...

Report of the Independent Review Group on Dignity and Equality Issues in the Defence Forces: Statements (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I welcome the publication of the report of the independent review group into the Defence Forces. It is very much a watershed report that a lot of people have waited for, for a very long time. It makes for very stark reading and raises very profound issues in how women were treated in the Defence Forces. Nonetheless, what the report sets out very clearly is a critical need for fundamental...

Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation (30 Mar 2023)

James Browne: On the issues raised by Deputies Nolan and O'Sullivan, the deployment of Garda resources is a matter for the Commissioner. However, record funding has been put in place for the recruitment this year of an additional 1,000 gardaí, many of them have already been recruited and have entered training. There are additional 400 civilian staff as well, which will release gardaí to carry...

Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: From the Seanad (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I am pleased to bring the Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021 back before the House. This Bill has successfully passed all Stages in the Seanad with two amendments, and I would like the support of the House in agreeing to these changes. The amendments are technical in nature and do not change in any substance the Bill. The amendments are simply to reflect the change in the name of the...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I am glad to speak in favour of the Government's motion of confidence. We are here because of the Labour Party's motion of no confidence. It is notable that only two Deputies were here for the start of the debate. That sends out a clear message as to whether this is serious or simple gamesmanship. It was a bizarre situation. One Deputy complained about the Taoiseach's speech, but he was...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Let us remind the people of why the Labour Party went from 37 Deputies to only seven in one election cycle. It started with then leader throwing out the word "treason" in a heated situation, playing on people's anxieties and fears and manipulating them at that time. I remember canvassing in Wexford town. My canvassers were young women in their 20s and 30s.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: They knocked on doors and Labour Party supporters, taking their cue from the then leader, gave abuse to young women at the doors. It was not supporters of Sinn Féin, Independents or Fine Gael; it was Labour Party supporters-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: -----taking their cue and giving abuse to young women at the doors. It was not Sinn Féin supporters, Independents or Fine Gael; it was Labour Party supporters taking their cue. Does that remind the party of the campaign slogan "Frankfurt's Way or Labour's Way"? Does it remind the party of the slogan "Every Little Hurts" and promises on student fees and protecting the vulnerable, and...

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: When it got into government it broke all of its promises. There were water charges and the housing assistance payment, HAP, and it invited in vulture funds. That is what it did. That is its record. The party can either argue whether those decisions were right, but it brought them in.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: What did it do and where did it get?

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: It was warned about an impending crisis in housing supply, but disparaged the people who warned it.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Where did it end up? There were 75 social houses. The party turned off the tap for housing and broke the pipe.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: It had choices to make, and it made them at the time.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: We have turned the corner. There will be 30,000 new homes, the first affordable homes in a generation and more social housing.

Confidence in Government: Motion (29 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The Labour Party should own up. Its vote collapsed not because it made tough decisions but because it broke its moral contract with the people.

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...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 1 is a Government amendment and proposes changes to be made to the Long Title of the Bill. The amendment is a technical amendment for the purpose of inserting two commas on either side of the phrase "by the Commission" where it appears in line 13 of page 5. The amendment was one of amendments to the Long Title suggested by Senator Ward on Committee Stage. I have asked my...

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2022: Report Stage (28 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Amendment No. 2 relates to the Long Title of the Bill, which gives a synopsis of what the Bill proposes to do and the legislation it proposes to amend. The amendment provides for the deletion of an element of the Long Title referring to the recommendation of the Group of States against Corruption, GRECO, of the European Council on the system of selection, recommendation and promotion of...