Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

As Deputies are aware, the purpose of these motions is to strengthen Ireland's hand and that of its EU partners in the area of cross-border crime. Countries that have parliamentary reservations have been urged to deal with the issues as a matter of urgency, which the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Government are anxious to do.

I can agree to the suggestion of Deputy Costello that, following the debate in the committee, we can, if necessary, have a debate in the Chamber when the matter is referred back. I cannot agree to the request of Deputy Ó Snodaigh, unfortunately.

Question, "That the proposal for dealing with Nos. 16e and 16f be agreed to", put and declared carried.

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