Seanad debates
Tuesday, 27 May 2003
Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Second Stage.
I am sure that all Senators will agree with the general purpose and thrust of the Bill and I hope we can get it enacted quickly so that the process can be put in train to enable us to ratify this important international agreement. Ratification of the agreement will be a further demonstration of our willingness to do all we can in conjunction with our international partners to continue to tackle organised crime and, particularly, ensure the perpetrators of drug smuggling offences on the high seas are brought to justice. I commend the Bill to the House.
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