Seanad debates

Tuesday, 27 May 2003

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

 

Senator Terry rightly said that, as an island nation, Ireland is extremely vulnerable. She mentioned that we have 3,000 km. of coastline which has to be defended. The Naval Service could not come near to covering our entire coastline. The Minister of State might outline whether any additional resources are likely to be provided. Some jurisdictions have their own dedicated coastguards. Although that might not be a bad idea, I am not suggesting that we go down that road. However, I wonder what is the strike rate in countries with these dedicated services.

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