Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I agree with the Title to the Bill. On the issue of enhancing co-operation with other EU member states in the context of fighting crime, it is important that we again look closely at what is envisaged. Enhanced mutual co-operation is essential for fighting crime, particularly in the context of international drugs gangs. Horrific murders have been perpetrated in our own country in respect of such gangs. This is a very serious issue for the State and its citizens and also for the international community. That is why I support the principles of this legislation. The horrific problem of people trafficking is also relevant here. It is important that we constantly remind ourselves that this is going on and that people are being abused. We have witnessed cases of this in our own State recently. I raise these issues in the context of the broader issue of the implementation of this legislation. People are suffering right across the European Union.