The legislation is eminently sensible. The criminal fraternity does not allow national borders or boundaries to curtail its activities. Therefore, if law enforcement agents are not allowed to operate on a level playing pitch, they will be seriously disadvantaged. There have been many debates on crime in the House recently and it has been acknowledged by the Garda Commissioner that organised crime is presenting a major challenge to many societies. Ireland is feeling the effects of such crime because of its newly found affluence.