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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Dec 2022)

James Browne: I regret to inform the Deputy that An Garda Síochána have advised my Department that it is not possible to collate the number of semi-automatic centre fire rifles for each of the years since 2015 to date as it would necessitate a manual trawl of PULSE, which would take an inordinate expenditure of Garda resources and time. However, my Department has been monitoring the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (1 Dec 2022)

James Browne: I understand the Deputy is referring to the proposed new section 3DA of the Firearms Act 1925, which was approved as a new section 10 of the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2022 at Committee Stage in the Dáil on 8 November 2022. The proposed new section 3DA (2) of the Firearms Act 1925 provides that three months after the section comes into operation, any firearm...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (29 Nov 2022)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 575 and 576 together. Current legislation providing for online gambling is contained in the Betting (Amendment) Act 2015, which permits the licensing by the Revenue Commissioners of remote bookmakers and betting exchanges. The role of this Department is limited to the processing of certificates of personal fitness (CPFs) for applicants for terrestrial...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Safety (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (22 Nov 2022)

James Browne: The Gambling Regulation Bill 2022 was approved by Government for publication and will be published to this House shortly. The Bill provides for a comprehensive and far reaching set of checks and balances in respect of gambling advertising. The Bill contains provisions to protect children from gambling. In particular, the Bill prohibits advertising portraying gambling as attractive to...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Student Accommodation (8 Nov 2022)

James Browne: 808. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the position regarding increasing the quantity of student accommodation available for undergraduate students in Ireland. [54260/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (26 Oct 2022)

James Browne: Pet theft is an incredibly cruel crime which causes huge trauma for pet owners all over the country. I fully appreciate the strong emotional attachment we all have to our pets and that theft not only leads to their loss in our lives, but also a high level of concern for their welfare. It is also a crime which often affects, and is indeed often targeted against, older and particularly...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (25 Oct 2022)

James Browne: 395. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will consider the provision of a school transport service for a student (details supplied). [53263/22]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (25 Oct 2022)

James Browne: 396. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of the school transport application in the name of a student (details supplied); and a ticket will be issued in due course. [53264/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: Both myself and Minister McEntee are very aware that youth crime, including anti-social behaviour, can have a major impact on our communities, and poses significant challenges for An Garda Síochána, as well as other Justice agencies. The factors which underlie youth crime have significant implications across a range of areas of policy and service provisions, including Child and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will appreciate one of the core duties of Government is to support people to feel safe and be safe within their communities. In addition to the extensive policing measures to build safer communities, there are several crime prevention initiatives including the Community Alert Service. The Department has for many years provided funding to Muintir na Tíre in relation to...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: The safety and welfare of every person, especially the most vulnerable in our communities, is of utmost importance. The Government is committed to ensuring that people across both rural and urban Ireland are safe and feel safe, and to ensuring that there is strong, visible and effective policing, including community policing. A key pillar of the Programme for Government is building stronger...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (20 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I was delighted to launch the Rural Safety Plan 2022-2024 at this year's Ploughing Championships in Co. Laois. People and communities in rural Ireland deserve to feel safe and to be safe. Community Safety is is a whole of Government responsibility and it requires a multi-agency approach if it is to be truly effective. The Rural Safety Plan is the result of strong collaboration between all...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (19 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I can inform the Deputy that there are currently 6 Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) operating in Co. Limerick. In 2019, 3 YDPs in Ballynanty, Irishtown (including Henry Street Outreach) and Kings Island were combined to form Limerick Youth Service YDP. The attached table sets out the amount of funding allocated to each project for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, and shows the Garda Divisions and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Programme (18 Oct 2022)

James Browne: The Programme for Government gives a clear commitment to establish a gambling regulator focused on public safety and well-being, covering gambling online and in person, and the powers to regulate advertising, gambling websites and apps. As you will be aware, the General Scheme of the Gambling Regulation Bill was published last October and drafting of the Bill is being finalised.  I...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (6 Oct 2022)

James Browne: I have contacted An Garda Síochána for the information requested by the Deputy, regretfully this information was not available in time. I will write to the Deputy once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht: Commemorative Events (14 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 334. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the position regarding the provision of funding for supporting the 225th commemorations of the 1798 Rebellion in 2023; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38825/22]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (13 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 106. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total amount of active travel funding awarded to Wexford County Council to date; the tabular breakdown of each project and the associated funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38365/22]