Seanad debates

Tuesday, 13 May 2003

2:30 pm

Photo of Camillus GlynnCamillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I strongly support the comments of Senator Ó Murchú. I am delighted with the situation pertaining to Kilbeggan racecourse, a matter I have raised twice in the House.

In regard to the ongoing problem of stabbings, it is high time that we had another debate in the House which might contribute to a reduction in this terrible practice. We have to look at the possibility of giving additional powers to the Garda to search suspects. Those who carry knives do not do so for paring their fingernails or pencils. They carry them with malicious intent. There should be a mandatory prison sentence for anybody who uses a knife in an attack.

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