Results 81-100 of 662 for garda speaker:James Browne

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (13 Jul 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 541, 545 and 546 together. As the Deputy will be aware, Part 4 of the Children Act 2001 (as amended) provides the statutory basis for the Garda Youth Diversion Programme (GYDP). The intention of the programme is to divert children and young people who have engaged in criminal or anti-social behaviour away from the criminal justice system and towards more...

Seanad: Non-Fatal Offences against the Person (Amendment) (Spiking) Bill 2023: Committee Stage (12 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...and enlightening. I know there has been a general discussion on this Bill. The Minister, Deputy Harris, spoke on the Bill on Second Stage and he noted that observations are being sought from An Garda Síochána and the DPP and that engagement is ongoing. However, the situation is extremely worrying for people. Setting out to spike a drink is an horrific thing for anybody to do....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...of such behaviour and help people to be safe and feel safe in their local communities. A number of actions have been proposed and are being implemented by Government. These include: Giving An Garda Síochána the tools and technology to fight crime in a digital era by rolling out improved CCTV and body worn cameras.Enacting strong new legislation to the illegal use of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...who have become involved in crime/anti-social behaviour and to support wider preventative work within the community and with families at risk. The YDPs act as a vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. The objectives of the YDP are to:promote focused and effective interventions to challenge and divert young people from offending behaviour;utilise YDP resources in...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: The Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) was made up of five members: an independent Chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice, and two non-governmental Ordinary Members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced representation to both governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. The FEC was a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...Community Safety Partnerships, which will be provided for through the Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill which is currently going through the Houses of the Oireachtas. More generally, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána. This includes the allocation of resources, including Garda personnel to a given Division,...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Control of Firearms (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...were made entirely in line with the process advised in the published expressions of interest document. The FEC was made up of five members, namely, an independent chairperson, a representative of An Garda Síochána, a representative of the Department of Justice and two non-governmental ordinary members having experience of firearms. This structure was chosen to give balanced...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (5 Jul 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 the recording of information on the Garda IT system. As Minister, I have no role in these matters. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that there is no one specific offence of...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and I cannot direct the Commissioner with regard to them. I am informed by the Garda authorities...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (5 Jul 2023)

James Browne: ...families) who experience particular disadvantage and are more at risk with respect to offending behaviour. As the Deputy will be aware, community safety is not solely the responsibility of An Garda Síochána or the Department of Justice. It is a whole of Government responsibility. The Youth Justice Strategy recognises this in the context of young people's interaction with the...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: On behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy McEntee, I thank the Senator for raising this important matter. Senator Blaney has been consistent in his support for An Garda Síochána and County Donegal both within the Chamber and with the Department of Justice. This Government is steadfast in its commitment to building stronger, safer communities. Everyone deserves to be safe and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising the important matter of the need for a Garda station and resources in west Donegal. I assure him the Government is unwavering in its commitment to providing An Garda Síochána with significant funding to perform its crucial policing role nationwide. We are now in a period of sustained recruitment of Garda members and staff. This enables the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (29 Jun 2023)

James Browne: I have asked An Garda Sìochàna if it is possible to provide relevant information to the Deputy. Unfortunately it was not possible to confirm this within the timeframe allowed. I will revert to the Deputy with any relevant information upon receipt.

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Culture Policy (27 Jun 2023)

James Browne: ...pre-legislative scrutiny in late January 2023 and the resulting report was published in March 2023. Officials in my Department are also in ongoing consultations with stakeholders, including An Garda Síochána, other Government Departments, stakeholder bodies, such as those representing publicans and restaurateurs, and public health groups, to progress associated matters. An...

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

James Browne: ...that these groups do not represent a threat to this State. In that regard, I am firmly of the view that the provisions I am seeking the renewal of today are necessary and required to support An Garda Síochána in investigating, disrupting and dismantling the activities of terrorists. The House will be aware that in February 2021, the Minister for Justice established an...

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

James Browne: ...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 support An Garda Síochána and the justice system in tackling these threats. The Offences Against the State Acts have stood the test of time for 80 years, and it is important we take the time to...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: ...justice system, in line with a commitment in the programme for Government and youth justice strategy. The proposals contained in the discussion paper suggest extending a system similar to the Garda youth diversion scheme for young adults aged 18 to 24 who offend. We want to explore whether a comparatively more humane approach that focuses less on imprisonment and more on rehabilitation...

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

James Browne: ...the numbers that are often cited from civil jurisdiction-type countries on the Continent, many judges on the Continent carry out prosecutorial and investigatory roles, which are carried out by An Garda Síochána or the Director of Public Prosecutions, DPP, here. They are very different systems and, as such, the numbers can often be out of kilter in that respect. Several other...

Youth Justice Strategy: Statements (21 Jun 2023)

James Browne: ...out expanded and additional YDPs to ensure fully national coverage. As Deputies will be aware, our network of youth diversion projects across the country acts as a vital support to the statutory Garda youth diversion programme. The youth justice strategy commits to the broadening and deepening of services provided by YDPs and acknowledges the importance of early intervention and family...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (15 Jun 2023)

James Browne: ...to 241, inclusive, together. I can advise the Deputy that I established the Firearms Expert Committee (FEC) 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....