Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I support the call of Senator Hayes in regard to the matter of drugs and drug barons. I imagine it would be the unanimous wish of this House that the State would appeal the High Court judgment in so far as the decision went against it. The Leader said we would have to await legislation, but, as I understand it, the Government made a definitive announcement in regard to the corruption assets bureau, as distinct from the Criminal Assets Bureau. Senator Hayes has referred to the two statutes the State has at its disposal. Correct me if I am wrong, but I understood that someone on behalf of the Government had indicated that the heads of a Bill had been agreed at Cabinet. Perhaps the Leader will comment further in her response.