Ivor Callely (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

There are other sources such as tax offences. We all subscribe to the need to continue to enhance the existing programmes. If there is more money in the central pot, I hope more money will go to the priority issues which we would all like to see being addressed. Senators also referred to the impact on criminality of the provisions of the CAB legislation. Senator Kett congratulated the Garda Síochána and customs officers who take significant risks in this area but are very determined and committed to their duties and are professional in doing so, with which I agree. I have great admiration and respect for Deputy Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy who established CAB when he was a superintendent or chief superintendent. He has done trojan and professional work with CAB, which has in turn done a great deal to address the impact on society of criminality. Senator Kett also referred to CAB's success in the context of its figures and its large impact on criminal proceeds.

My colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, has set in motion a process to examine the issue of youth justice. We are at a preliminary stage in this regard but hope to have a report in mid-2005 on a cross-departmental basis. Garda resources are another important issue, in respect of which I am delighted to report to the House the additional Garda funding, announced by my ministerial colleague, Deputy McDowell, which is coming on stream.