Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick East, Fine Gael)

I wish the Taoiseach well. I refer to the criminal justice miscellaneous provisions Bill, which was brought up in the context of the criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill. The Taoiseach mentioned yesterday that that Bill would be dealt with during this session but I wish to know when. The funeral of Mr. Mark Moloney is now taking place in Limerick and in light of this I want specific provisions dealing with gangland crime to be introduced under this Bill.

Gardaí in Limerick are doing excellent work but they feel their hands are tied. I ask the Taoiseach to introduce legislation that will allow gardaí to get exclusion orders from the courts when they feel individuals are involved in criminal activities and should be barred from specific areas of the city.

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