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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]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Staff (12 Jul 2022)

James Browne: Justice Plan 2022 commits to the implementation of the Government’s Youth Justice Plan, which includes preventing offending behaviour from occurring and diverting children and young adults who commit a crime away from further offending and involvement with the criminal justice system. The Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community-based projects that offer vital support to the...

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Facilities (12 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 931. To ask the Minister for Health the estimated cost of a 75-bed extension, MRI and the MRI installation at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kilkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Crime Prevention (7 Jul 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 Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, the issuing authority for firearms certificates is An Garda Síochána. The State currently has stringent legislative controls for the issuing of firearm certificates and the conditions under which firearms can be held. The Firearms Acts also provide for severe penalties for offences outlined therein. With the safety of our community in mind, the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Bodies (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: I wish to inform the Deputy that the members of the Firearms Expert Committee were appointed following a public call for expressions of interest. On 31 March, 2022, I sought expressions of interests from suitably qualified candidates for appointment to the Firearms Expert Committee. This call was published on the website of my Department and shared with various stakeholder organisations....

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (6 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of Garda business, including all operational policing matters, under section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended). As Minister, I play no role in the detection, prevention, investigation or prosecution of any criminal offences. Anti-social behaviour (ASB) is not, in...

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Departmental Schemes (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: 101. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the position regarding the SEAI's review of a person's home energy improvement works (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35495/22]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Youth Services (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: The Youth Diversion Projects (YDPs) are community based projects that offer vital support to the statutory Garda Youth Diversion Programme. There are currently 105 YDPs across the State. The Projects are funded through my Department, however as the Deputy may appreciate, the funding needs of individual YDPs differ based on a range of criteria, such as the geographical area in which the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Policies (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy will be aware, the purpose of the National Rural Safety Forum is to develop a nationwide network for the distribution of consistent highly effective crime prevention advice, increase engagement within communities and prevent and reduce opportunities for crime.? The Forum is co-chaired by Assistant Garda Commissioner Paula Hilman and Mr Brian Rushe, Deputy President...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Antisocial Behaviour (5 Jul 2022)

James Browne: The impact of anti-social behaviour is well recognised and is highlighted in the ongoing work of the Expert Forum on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) which I am pleased to chair. The Forum is examining a broad range of issues, with a focus on developing measures which will address the factors which give rise to ASB and its impact on community morale and quality of life.  Members of the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Process (30 Jun 2022)

James Browne: As the Deputy may be aware, consideration of the Criminal Justice (Mutual Recognition of Custodial Sentences) Bill 2021 completed Dáil Committee Stage on 10 November 2021. The purpose of the Bill is to implement the provisions of EU Council Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial...