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Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: This is exceptionally frustrating. We debated this very issue about 45 minutes ago. I gave answers on all of these questions and clearly the Deputies were not here. They turned up late, on Deputy Ó Ríordáin’s amendment, and hijacked that because they could not turn up on time to discuss it when we discussed it. They clearly were not listening in their offices either....

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 12: In page 21, to delete lines 36 to 38, and in page 22, to delete lines 1 to 3 and substitute the following: “(a) acting, or offering to act, as a bookmaker, (b) acting, or offering to act, as a remote betting intermediary, (c) offering to take a bet, or (d) causing another person to do any of the activities referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c).”.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 13: In page 22, lines 7 to 12, to delete all words from and including “A reference” in line 7 down to and including line 12 and substitute the following: “A reference in this Act to a person providing a game shall be taken to be a reference to the person- (a) selling or offering to sell a game, or (b) causing another person to sell or offer to...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 14: In page 22, lines 14 to 20, to delete all words from and including “A reference” in line 14 down to and including line 20 and substitute the following: “A reference in this Act to a person providing a lottery shall be taken to be a reference to the person- (a) selling or offering to sell a product or activity referred to in the definition, in...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: On an unrelated issue, I assure Deputy Ó Ríordáin that he will have a proper answer to yesterday's question tomorrow, and if he does not then he can contact me.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I thank Deputy Ó Ríordáin for tabling amendment No. 9, which raises a very important point about the future licensing and regulation of private members' clubs. The purpose of the amendment is to ensure that private members' clubs come within the scope of the Bill and that the authority would regulate such operations. I can confirm that such clubs will be included under the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 1: In page 14, to delete lines 21 to 28 and substitute the following: “ “advertise” includes advertise by means of an image, sound or text;”. As I noted on Committee Stage, I will bring forward a number of amendments to update and clarify some of the definitions in the Bill on Report Stage. Amendments Nos. 1, 3, 5 to 7, inclusive, 12...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 3: In page 17, to delete lines 28 and 29 and substitute the following: “ “gaming machine” means— (a) a machine manufactured or adapted for the purpose of allowing a person to participate, upon the making of a payment, in a gambling activity, and (b) where the outcome of that gambling activity is determined either by the action of the...

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 5: In page 18, line 20, to delete “National Lottery Act 2013” and substitute “Act of 2013”.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 6: In page 19, line 1, to delete “section 18(2)” and substitute “sections 18(2) and 202(14)”.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 7: In page 19, line 11, to delete “ “provider of an application store service” ” and substitute “ “provider of an online application store service” ”.

Gambling Regulation Bill 2022: Report Stage (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I move amendment No. 8: In page 19, between lines 24 and 25, to insert the following: “ “regulated financial service provider” means an undertaking that is permitted to conduct activities as a regulated financial service provider within the meaning of section 2 of the Central Bank Act 1942;”. Amendment No. 8 is a technical amendment necessary to define and...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I thank the Senator for raising this important matter around the issues with the protocols, terms and conditions of a memorandum of understanding signed between Ireland and Romania. I welcome the opportunity to contribute on behalf of the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence. The memorandum of understanding between Ireland and Romania, which was signed in Bucharest two weeks ago on 8...

Seanad: Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters: Foreign Policy (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I again thank the Senator for raising this important issue. I will bring his concerns to the attention of the Tánaiste.

Seanad: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: As the Senator said, many factors will have to be taken into account. It would not be appropriate for me to give any indication as it might be taken as an indication of what should be granted in a particular set of circumstances. The complexity of the case, the conduct of the parties to proceedings and the importance of what is at stake will all be taken into account in making those decisions.

Seanad: Court Proceedings (Delays) Bill 2023: Committee and Remaining Stages (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I thank Senators. In my time as a junior Minister, this is the 12th Bill directly under my remit that has passed with the support and facility of the Seanad. I appreciate the work, effort and contributions of Senators.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (24 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I propose to take Questions Nos. 120 and 121 together. As the Deputy is aware, Ireland does not ratify a convention until the necessary legislation is in place to give full effect to it. The enactment of the Inspection of Places of Detention Bill will enable Ireland to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Policy (23 Apr 2024)

James Browne: I will bring the Deputy's comments to the attention of the Minister for Health. The issues raised in this discussion are important and the Minister wants the Deputy to know that all of us in this House want to assure the transgender community is given proper, appropriate and integrated care and support they need to live authentic, fulfilling lives. I certainly agree with that. The new...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Sports Events (23 Apr 2024)

James Browne: As previously stated, the Department is open to further engagement with Motorsport Ireland on this matter should the organisations engaging with the event promoter show that the hosting of the World Rally Championship in later years would be feasible. The Minister of State, Deputy Thomas Byrne, has informed Motorsport Ireland that his Department is prepared to consider supporting the hosting...

Saincheisteanna Tráthúla - Topical Issue Debate: Healthcare Policy (23 Apr 2024)

James Browne: The Minister, Deputy Stephen Donnelly, has spoken previously on the topic of gender healthcare. He has acknowledged that this is a small and vulnerable group of people who need to have access to proper, appropriate and integrated care, including acute care and community care. He has also acknowledged that they do not currently have access to that in Ireland and has stated that he is...