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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (10 Jul 2024)

James Browne: 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, the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland – and for a robust regulatory and licensing regime to regulate gambling in-person and online, and for the regulation of gambling...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (10 Jul 2024)

James Browne: The Firearms Consultative Panel (FCP) was a non-statutory forum comprising various firearms interest groups. I understand that it last met in 2019 and I am informed that a breakdown in relations between some of the major firearms interest groups represented on the panel meant that it was not possible for meetings to take place with all groups represented, in effect putting the FCP into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Jul 2024)

James Browne: The primary purpose of vetting carried out by the Garda National Vetting Bureau is to ensure the safety of children and vulnerable adults. I know the Deputy appreciates the importance of this task and I am sure he agrees with the need for it to be carried out thoroughly and correctly. I believe the many organisations concerned with the safety, enjoyment and comfort of children and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Domestic Violence (9 Jul 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, restorative justice is a criminal justice process which has been shown, through mediation, to help victims recover from crime, reduce re-offending and save public resources. It is one of a suite of measures available to the criminal justice system. It is delivered by the Probation Service both pre- and post-sentence; by An Garda Síochána within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (3 Jul 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, restorative justice is a criminal justice process which has been shown, through mediation, to help victims recover from crime, reduce reoffending and save public resources. It is one of a suite of measures available to the criminal justice system. It is delivered by the Probation Service both pre and post-sentence; by An Garda Síochána within the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (27 Jun 2024)

James Browne: I can assure the Deputy that this Government is deeply committed to tackling domestic, sexual and gender-based violence in all its forms. The prioritisation of this hugely important work is evident in the policy and legislative developments implemented by this Government and those that are currently being progressed. Let me be quite clear that any behaviour from accommodation providers...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Priorities (26 Jun 2024)

James Browne: Dog theft is a serious crime and that can come with prison sentences of up to ten years for theft and for handling of stolen property and up to five years for possession of stolen property. If a burglary is involved, the sentence may be up to 14 years imprisonment. When imposing sentences, judges are not limited to considering the monetary value of a pet. The sentimental value and the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (26 Jun 2024)

James Browne: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately the information has not been received on time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is available.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (20 Jun 2024)

James Browne: The Government is committed to ensuring that An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs to fight crime and a strengthened, well-resourced Garda organisation is central to this policy. I was pleased to secure unprecedented funding of over €2.35 billion for this year, a 25% increase since 2020 which is supporting the continued recruitment of Garda members and staff. While...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Restorative Justice (20 Jun 2024)

James Browne: Restorative justice is a process that evidence shows can support victims to recover from the impact of crime as well as serving to reduce reoffending. It is an integral part of the work of the Probation Service which established a Restorative Justice and Victim Services Unit in 2018. The process helps to identify and repair some of the harm caused by offending. Its value was recognised in the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (19 Jun 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 85 and 87 together. Every young person deserves the opportunity to improve their quality of life and our commitment to expanding youth justice services and increasing funding reflects our commitment to young people. This commitment is a central point of our Youth Justice Strategy, launched in 2021, which provides a developmental framework to address key...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Jun 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Central Statistics Office (CSO), as the national statistical agency, is responsible for the compilation and publication of all crime statistics. I am advised by An Garda Síochána that the CSO publish statistics on the offence of ‘discharging a firearm’. This information can be found at the link below: Quarterly at Regional level at...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (18 Jun 2024)

James Browne: The expansion and deepening of the services offered to young people by the Youth Diversion Projects, which are fully funded by my Department, is a significant priority both for myself and Minister McEntee. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protecting local communities. In Budget 2024, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Animal Welfare (11 Jun 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 519 and 542 together. Dog theft is a serious crime and that can come with prison sentences of up to ten years for theft and for handling of stolen property and up to five years for possession of stolen property. If a burglary is involved, the sentence may be up to 14 years imprisonment. When imposing sentences, judges are not limited to considering the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (11 Jun 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Gambling Regulation Bill is a public health measure aimed at protecting our citizens from gambling harm, including younger people and those more vulnerable in our communities. The legislation shall prohibit the participation of persons aged younger than 18 in gambling activities. Section 172 of the Bill as approved by the Dáil provides that it shall be an...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (11 Jun 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, a top priority of the Youth Diversion Strategy is the expansion and deepening of the services offered to young people by the Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs), which are fully funded by my Department. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protecting local communities. YDPs are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Theft of Animals (29 May 2024)

James Browne: I have sought the information requested by the Deputy from An Garda Síochána, and will contact her again when this is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment: Employment Schemes (28 May 2024)

James Browne: 182. To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the number of Enterprise Ireland-supported jobs for 2019 and 2020 in County Wexford, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23566/24]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (28 May 2024)

James Browne: The Firearms Consultative Panel (FCP) was a non-statutory forum comprising various firearms interest groups. I understand that it last met in 2019 and I am informed that a breakdown in relations between some of the major firearms interest groups represented on the panel meant that it was not possible for meetings to take place with all groups represented, in effect putting the FCP into...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (22 May 2024)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, a top priority of the Youth Justice Strategy is the expansion and deepening of the services offered to young people by the Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs), which are fully funded by my Department. These projects provide an invaluable support to complement the work of An Garda Síochána in addressing youth crime and protecting local communities. YDPs...