Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I normally welcome the publication of the list of promised legislation, the pink paper. I especially welcome the crime prevention legislation and the other legislation in the justice area. Does the Government — I refer in particular to the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan — intend to introduce any of the Bills mentioned on the pink paper before the end of this session specifically to put behind bars those who are perpetrating the kinds of serious crimes which are obviously getting out of hand?

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