Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)

I ask about No. 21 on the legislative programme for the summer session, namely, the criminal justice (search powers) Bill. This legislation is being considered in the context of the overturning of a conviction relating to the proceeds of the Northern Bank robbery. The Minister for Justice and Equality gave a commitment that it would be enacted at the earliest opportunity. When can we expect the Bill to come before the House and does the Taoiseach expect cross-party support?

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