Seanad debates
Wednesday, 26 November 2003
Book of Estimates 2004: Statements.
Only the Minister, rather than this House, could adopt a proposal I made on the CAB legislation. I tabled amendments to try to secure the money that was taken from the drugs barons and target it directly at the very poor communities in the inner cities which have been bled of money and young life. The money should go directly back to those from whom it came because they are the ones who paid. My proposal was not accepted because it imposed a charge upon the Exchequer and the Seanad is not trusted with the national purse strings. Nevertheless, it is a good proposal.
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