Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

On behalf of Fine Gael, I was pleased to facilitate the passage of this legislation. It was originally a "covert surveillance" Bill but the word "covert" was put to one side since publication.

When the Minister talks about pieces of the jigsaw, however, resources and enforcement are other important components. We can pass all the legislation the Government wants but until the legislation is accompanied by appropriate resources and enforcement practices, there will be a gap in the crack down on criminal gangs and the mayhem they perpetrate.

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