This is one of a number of Bills which are currently being dealt with which will lead to ratification of international agreements. In particular, the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002 will enable Ireland to ratify the UN Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism, the UN Convention on the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings, the UN Convention against the Taking of Hostages and the UN Convention on the Prevention of Attacks on Internationally Protected Persons. It will also give effect to the EU framework decision on combating terrorism. The Criminal Justice (Joint Investigation Teams) Bill 2003, which was before the House last week, will give effect to the EU framework decisions on joint investigation teams.