Results 161-180 of 662 for garda speaker:James Browne

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

James Browne: ...to prevent crime and harm, particularly to individuals who are vulnerable and at risk. We are also committed to ensuring robust frameworks for governance, oversight and accountability of An Garda Síochána, as well as effective oversight of national security arrangements in this State. Turning to some of the issues mentioned in the debate, I will first deal with the...

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: An Garda Síochána (21 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...good reason or lawful authority was increased from one to five years in an amendment introduced via the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2009. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters. As...

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

James Browne: ...comply with the notification requirements. When a person is convicted of a sexual offence the Act requires the court, including a military court martial, to issue a certificate to the offender, An Garda Síochána and the person in charge of the place of imprisonment stating that the offender has been convicted of the offence and is subject to the requirements of the Sex Offenders...

Courts and Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022: Report and Final Stages (1 Mar 2023)

James Browne: ...;. I should first say that a significant fire has broken out at Wexford General Hospital. Our thoughts are with everybody there and I hope there are no injuries. Parts of the hospital are being evacuated and the Garda has asked people to stay away. This group of amendments concerns the Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 and primarily relates to how the annual imposition of a levy on...

Seanad: Sex Offenders (Amendment) Bill 2021: Second Stage (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: .... Its objective is straightforward: to reduce the risk of sexual violence. The Bill strengthens Ireland's system for monitoring and managing sex offenders in the community. It will give An Garda Síochána and the Probation Service the tools to ensure sex offenders are managed effectively. I am sure every Member of this House shares my commitment to keeping our communities, and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (28 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...morale and quality of life. The Forum meets regularly, with the most recent meeting scheduled for 28 February. Members of the Forum are drawn from a number of State agencies, including An Garda Síochána, the Probation Service and key Government Departments, as well as a broad representation of community, business, academic and other experts. As Chair of the Forum, I have...

Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill 2023: Second Stage (22 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...of the report of the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland. This report was a comprehensive examination of all aspects of policing, including all functions carried out by An Garda Síochána and the totality of the policing oversight arrangements. This Bill provides a new framework for policing, security and community safety, and, when enacted, will repeal and...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I thank the Deputy for raising the important issue of the number of gardaí assigned to Bandon, Bantry and Clonakilty districts. The Government is committed to building stronger and safer communities. Since 2015, the Government has increased the budget for An Garda Síochána by approximately €672 million or 46%. This has allowed for sustained and ongoing recruitment....

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I again thank the Deputy for his question. As I said, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the allocation of resources to a given division, district or station. He keeps the allocation of resources under continual review. There has been an increase in the number of gardaí in the area about which the Deputy asked since December 2015 but there may have been variations within those...

Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions: An Garda Síochána (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: I assure the Deputy there was massive interest in joining the Garda during the last recruitment campaign. There were more than 11,000 initial responses and we have had no difficulty in finding people who want to become members of the Garda. There is no issue in respect of the attractiveness of the Garda or people seeking to become gardaí. That is reflective of the high esteem in which...

Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions: Courts Service (16 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...investment in excess of €2.2 million to expand the number of courtrooms that are technology enabled. These courtrooms support remote and hybrid hearings and allow parties, witnesses, prisoners, or An Garda Síochána, to dial in remotely to a physical courtroom and to support digital evidence display. The project brought the number of up-to-date technology courtrooms from...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill 2023: Second Stage (15 Feb 2023)

James Browne: .... To promote more sustainable service delivery and planning, my Department is also offering multi-annual funding commitments to key NGOs working in this area. These grants cover accompaniment to court, to Garda interviews and to sexual assault treatment units, as well as emotional support and counselling. The nationwide roll-out of the divisional protective service units ensure...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (8 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...of a firearm certificate. Section 3A of the Firearms Act 1925 provides for the issuance of guidelines from time to time on the practical application and operation of any provisions of firearms legislation. The Garda Commissioner issued the most recent version of the guidelines in 2018 and these can be viewed on the Garda Síochána website, www.garda.ie

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (1 Feb 2023)

James Browne: ...rolling out a number of policy and legislative initiatives, which will reduce the level of criminal behaviour in our communities. These include introducing legislation to provide body worn cameras for gardaí and community CCTV schemes; rolling out the community safety innovation fund to drive the development of community safety projects at local level; examining the use of antisocial...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Crime Prevention (1 Feb 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible by law for the management and administration of Garda business, which includes the allocation of Garda resources. The Minister for Justice, Deputy Simon Harris, has no direct role in matters of operational policing. The Government is committed to ensuring An Garda Síochána has the resources it needs, with record funding...

Seanad: Protection of Private Residences (Against Targeted Picketing) Bill 2021: Second Stage (26 Jan 2023)

James Browne: ...safety or in a way that threatens public order. As is set out in the countermotion, balancing the right to protest with protecting the public and upholding the law is a complex task for members of An Garda Síochána. It is through its human rights-led approach to policing that An Garda Síochána seeks to uphold and protect the right to freedom of assembly and the right...

Seanad: Transport Police Service: Motion (25 Jan 2023)

James Browne: ...motion. I am here on behalf of the Minister for Justice, Deputy Harris, who unfortunately cannot be present. Before I address the motion before the House, I condemn the assault on a member of An Garda Síochána over the weekend. I wish him a speedy recovery. A person has been charged, and in those circumstances I cannot comment any further on that particular incident. An...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Control of Firearms (24 Jan 2023)

James Browne: ...that the general legal framework for the operation of rifle or pistol clubs is contained in section 4A of the Firearms Act 1925. The section requires rifle or pistol clubs to be authorised by the Garda Commissioner, on payment of the prescribed fee, for the purpose of using or storing any firearm or ammunition on the premises of or at the club in connection with target shooting. In...