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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...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputies for their valuable contributions on this important Bill. I am pleased to respond to the debate on behalf of my colleague, the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris. The Minister and I are determined to make our communities safer through measures and supports to prevent crime and harm, particularly to individuals who are vulnerable and at risk. We are also committed to...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Referral to Select Committee (23 Mar 2023)

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

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Report and Final Stages (23 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Senators for their contributions to this very important Bill. As I said, the provisions of this Bill have been carefully designed to strengthen and improve the system of managing and monitoring sex offenders. It is, therefore, a very important Bill. I thank the Senators for their contributions.

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]

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Clonan for his contribution. However, I assure him that the requirements under the Sex Offenders Act apply equally to any person convicted of a sexual offence in a criminal court or by court martial. The 2001 Act requires that any person convicted of a relevant sexual offence must comply with the notification requirements. If a person is convicted of a relevant offence...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I certainly hear the Senator and his sentiments. I cannot comment on anything regarding the Defence Forces. I am here from the Department of Justice. I can say that the Sex Offenders Act 2001 and the Bill before us are clear that the sex offenders legislation applies as much, and equally, to a situation in any court, whether that court has criminal jurisdiction or is a court martial. The...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Committee Stage (8 Mar 2023)

James Browne: These are simply administrative amendments. As Members will be aware, the Government formally agreed to change the name of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform with effect from 1 February. These amendments simply reflect that.

High Energy Costs: Motion [Private Members] (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Dáil Eireann" and substitute the following: "acknowledges the Government's response to the significant increases in energy prices for households and businesses due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine; notes that: — the Government introduced an unprecedented package of supports to protect consumers, including a €2.4...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Digital Accessibility Grant (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator McGreehan for raising the very important issue of digital accessibility. The Senator worked very hard in this area before her term in the Seanad. She has continued that work as a Senator, as well as privately. The promotion of accessibility in all facets of life, including online, is important to ensure people with disabilities can fully participate in our society. Under...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Digital Accessibility Grant (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: Again, I thank Deputy McGreehan for raising this very important matter. Digital technologies play an increasingly important role in the way we live, learn, work and participate in the economy and in society. Digital technologies can and should make the lives of all of our people better, for example through the creation of new job opportunities, new and more efficient ways of working,...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I thank Senator Clifford-Lee for raising this very important issue. I know the good work she has done for a considerable amount of time in this area. The zero tolerance strategy on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, which was published last June and runs to 2026, commits to doubling the number of refuge places within its lifetime. This will be the fastest ever expansion of refuge...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising this very important issue around the need for refuge spaces for those fleeing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. I note her good work to date on the matter and her continuing good work in the area. It is our intention that every person who needs a refuge space will have access to one. In line with key recommendations of the audit of...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Domestic Violence (7 Mar 2023)

James Browne: The agency will come within the remit of the Department but it is essential that this agency will have cross-government support and involvement so that it is not purely a Department of Justice concern.