Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2003

Criminal Justice (Illicit Traffic by Sea) Bill 2000: Second Stage.

 

The Bill deals with international trafficking on the high seas. Senator Terry said Ireland was a gateway for international drug trafficking. Deputy Costello referred in the other House to an expert report which was published in 2000 by the US Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and identified Ireland as a potential gateway for international drug trafficking. As our location makes us a target, it is important that Ireland is seen to be vigorous and to have and to enforce comprehensive anti-drugs legislation. We must also ensure we have the necessary resources. I support Senator Terry's comments about the good work being done by Customs and Excise, the Garda, the national drugs team and the Naval Service but they must be properly resourced. I would be interested to hear the Minister of State's comments in that regard.

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