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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (17 Jan 2024)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Jan 2024)

James Browne: I strongly condemn any use of knives to threaten, intimidate or harm others. The Government, and I as Minister, are committed to ensuring that the problems that we have seen in neighbouring jurisdictions do not repeat themselves here. As the Deputy will be aware, 'knife crime' is a broad term, which has no official classification in crime statistics compiled by An Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (17 Jan 2024)

James Browne: We are all sadly very conscious of the effect that knife crime can have on the quality of life for local communities and I can assure the Deputy that the Government is committed to supporting An Garda Síochána to tackle this issue. While I am conscious that Ireland has a comparatively low level of knife crime compared to neighbouring jurisdictions, every incident where a person is...

Written Answers — Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection: Pension Provisions (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: 472. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the position regarding the urgent need for processing an invalidity pension appeal by person (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54700/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The Anti-Social Behaviour Forum is examining a broad range of issues, with a focus on developing measures which will address the factors that give rise to anti-social behaviour and its impact on community morale and quality of life. The causes of anti-social behaviour are multifaceted, including addiction, unemployment, social and economic issues. Members of the Forum are drawn from a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 544 and 545 together. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being. The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 will cover gambling online and in person, and include powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. When established, Údarás Rialála...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (12 Dec 2023)

James Browne: I am very conscious of the effect that knife crime can have on the quality of life for local communities and the Government is determined to tackle this issue. As the Deputy may be aware the Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), which I 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Public Sector Staff (5 Dec 2023)

James Browne: The two positions in question have recently been filled following an open recruitment competition run by the Public Appointments Service. The successful candidates in relation to both roles are due to take up their positions in January 2024. Further positions are expected to be advertised for recruitment in the coming months.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Reviews (30 Nov 2023)

James Browne: The circumstances giving rise to knife crime are complex and varied across society and include anti-social behaviour, street violence, youth offending and domestic violence. Therefore, single solutions to knife crime cannot be developed in isolation but need to be considered as part of strategic responses to the issues presented by the discrete societal cohort or category of criminal...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (28 Nov 2023)

James Browne: he Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in person perspective. 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...

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: An Garda Síochána (22 Nov 2023)

James Browne: 70. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a tender process for a project (details supplied) has commenced; if so, its expected date of completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51300/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (21 Nov 2023)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister I have no role in these independent functions. I understand that the Deputy is seeking the allocation to the Garda Youth Diversion Bureau (GYDB), which has responsibility for overseeing and...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Financial Services (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: 338. To ask the Minister for Finance if a financial institution can request a letter stating that an individual is not a politically exposed person. [48730/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (7 Nov 2023)

James Browne: The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and in-person perspective. 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,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (26 Oct 2023)

James Browne: At present the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956, as amended, provides for the promotion of lotteries, including bingo, under either a lottery licence or permit depending on the nature of the activity being provided. Activities such as card drives are currently licensed under gaming licences, also issued under the 1956 Act. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Programmes (24 Oct 2023)

James Browne: My Department is committed to protecting all communities, especially those most affected by crime, and to implementing policies designed to prevent our young people from falling into crime. When they do fall into crime, my Department is further committed to providing them with a pathway to a better future, free from crime. Justice Plan 2023 commits to diverting children away from gangs...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (19 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I note and welcome the Economic and Social Research Institute’s report on problem gambling, published on 5 October 2023. Reform of gambling legislation, licensing and regulation is a priority for the Government and my Department. The Programme for Government includes a clear commitment to reform gambling legislation, with a focus on public safety and well-being from both an online and...

Written Answers — Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government: Housing Schemes (12 Oct 2023)

James Browne: 132. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if he will provide related to a Government-funded scheme (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44533/23]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legal Aid (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: Both Minister McEntee and I recognise that the role played by barristers and solicitors in undertaking criminal legal aid work is a fundamental part of the criminal justice system. The Constitution obliges the State to provide an accused person with the means to obtain appropriate legal representation. To protect that right and ensure due process, the Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act, 1962...

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

James Browne: I would like to assure the Deputy that the Government is determined to tackle anti-social behaviour and its causes. The funding of over €2 billion made available to An Garda Síochána this year and next demonstrates the Government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring Gardaí have the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and, most importantly, the personnel they...