Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I welcome the thrust and purpose of the Bill which no sensible person could oppose. As has been said, crime does not know any boundaries. Large-scale crime is increasingly organised on an international basis and, with international terrorism, must be dealt with. I do not have any difficulty commending the Bill to the House.

Like other Members, I have some concerns with which, I am sure, the Minister of State will be able to deal. It is appropriate to raise them on Second Stage. It would help if the Minister of State could describe the prosecutorial context in which the legislation will operate. When the investigation takes place and there is sufficient evidence produced, will those concerned be prosecuted in Ireland, or will the Irish investigation assist the prosecution elsewhere, or will there be a single composite international authority in the lead country?