Dáil debates

Wednesday, 20 February 2008

12:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I wish to raise two issues concerning promised legislation, which I raised previously but which still require attention. One is the proposed legislation to bring about change in criminal law to give effect to a number of international instruments. I ask that the relevant legislation be introduced with a view to updating and revising the extradition laws to ensure there is not a continuation of the current position where wealthy Irish criminals can locate overseas out of reach of the State and have done so with impunity. Is it possible to bring that Bill before the House? I do not know if it needs to be revised. The Taoiseach told me previously that such a provision was not included in the Bill as yet. Will he ensure the Bill is brought before the House to enable us to debate the general issue at an early date?

The other issue is the ongoing dispute with the pharmacists, which I have also raised previously. I am glad to note the Fianna Fáil backbenchers have correctly——

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