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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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I note and welcome the Economic and Social Research Institute’s report on problem gambling, published on 5 October 2023. The ESRI’s latest Report and the ESRI’s Literature Review on problem gambling, published in June 2023, underscore the need to recognise and meaningfully confront problem gambling and the harms it causes. The ESRI’s research reinforces the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (11 Oct 2023)

James Browne: 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 positive life choices. Children who commit criminal offences are...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (5 Oct 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together. 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 –...

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...

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

James Browne: The Government is committed to tackling anti-social behaviour and a number of priority actions are contained in the Programme for Government and Justice Plan 2023 to reduce instances 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...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (11 Jul 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, the...

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

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 501 and 509 together. Youth Diversion Project (YDPs) are community based, multi-agency crime prevention initiatives, which seek to divert young people 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...

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: Gambling Sector (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: 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 Cearrbhachais na hÉireann, the Gambling Regulatory...

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

James Browne: At the outset, I would like to assure the Deputy that this Government is committed to building stronger, safer communities in rural Ireland and in our towns and cities. Everybody has the right to feel safe and to be safe in their homes and on their land and property. The Rural Safety Plan 2022-2024, published by my Department, is the result of strong collaboration between all the relevant...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (11 Jul 2023)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 523, 524 and 525 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. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022. Committee Stage is taking place...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (11 Jul 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, the...

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: The Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027 aims to reduce harm in communities (including harm to children and young people) by reducing the numbers of children and young people who engage, or are vulnerable to engagement, in crime and minimise their involvement with the Criminal Justice System by supporting their personal development. My Department is actively implementing the Strategy, with a...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Gambling Sector (4 Jul 2023)

James Browne: 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. The Bill was published and completed Second Stage in the Dáil in early December 2022 and my Department...