Seanad debates
Wednesday, 25 June 2003
Order of Business.
As a result of what Senators said in regard to tribunals, I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on tribunals in general and the direction of same. The costs involved have spiralled out of control. There have been suggestions that tribunals will continue for a further 15 or 20 years, which is ridiculous in the extreme, particularly when one considers that €60 million has been spent to date. Where will it all end? That money is needed by Government Departments. There may be other structures within the courts system to adequately deal with the matters under investigation. If people are suspected of wrongdoing, let the law deal with them through the courts.
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