Seanad debates

Tuesday, 20 May 2003

Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003: Committee Stage.

 

I ask that any investigation initiated under the Bill be costed by the competent authority. I have serious concerns about the cost of investigations, some of which, as the Minister of State pointed out, may continue for two years. There is no provision in the Bill to award costs to the Garda for the work which will be carried out, or for the allocation of additional resources of any type. We should cost joint investigation teams prior to establishment. Garda drug operations are fully costed prior to their commencement. I ask that these investigation teams be costed in the same way.

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