Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2003

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

 

It strikes me that the Naval Service not only benefits our own island but also has implications for the rest of Europe because of the vast stretches of water that surround us. The case could well be made that within the European Union greater financial assistance could be given to the provision of the resources necessary. The Minister of State might consider that. I am sure it has already been taken up with the European Union. To combat crime in this area it is essential that resources are provided because there is no shortage of resources on the part of the criminals to evade detection. If we fail to match them then obviously we will fail overall in the curtailment of this serious problem.

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