Seanad debates
Wednesday, 5 March 2003
Prison Visiting Committees: Motion.
I am perplexed by the Fine Gael motion, although I am fond of Senator Terry. She and I have asked on several occasions on the Order of Business for the Minister to come to the House to discuss juvenile crime and the level of beatings and muggings of our youth. However, I do not understand the reasoning behind the motion. Fine Gael had a similar motion in the other House last week where Deputy Richard Bruton sought information. The party is, perhaps, trying to work very hard and point out inadequacies but I do not see any with regard to this motion. There must be very little wrong if Fine Gael is highlighting this aspect of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform's portfolio.
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