Seanad debates
Wednesday, 14 May 2003
Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Second Stage.
I am concerned, too, about what will happen when one of those involved in such matters causes an offence. We will shortly address the issue of a Garda ombudsman. While I do not wish to anticipate that debate, the Bill relates to the Garda, customs officers and others. It might be sensible to include accountants, forensic experts and police officers from other jurisdictions. A person taking up the position of police officer in this country should be subject to the same regime as the Garda. I wonder whether the logical extension of what we are talking about is adherence to or an extension of the Schengen acquis. I know there are particular difficulties as long as the United Kingdom refuses to become part of it.
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