Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Yes, my question is very appropriate. Under a number of EU initiatives, a move has been made to try to co-ordinate crime across the European Union in respect of crimes and those votes will be taken by qualified majority voting. It appears the Minister responsible is holding out against that position. In view of these occurrences I ask the Tánaiste if the Government has changed its view and is pressing ahead with co-operation in respect of these sorts of offences?

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