Seanad debates
Friday, 10 December 2004
Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Bill 1999: Report and Final Stages.
11:00 am
Joanna Tuffy (Labour)
I thank the Minister and his officials for their work on this Bill. Like SenatorCummins, the Labour Party also proposes that money obtained under this legislation be reinvested in disadvantaged communities, in the prevention of crime or, as reparation to communities affected by crime. I understand the Minister is constrained in that regard in that this is not something for which the Minister for Finance will provide. However, it is hoped the Minister will continue to pursue the Minister for Finance on this issue in terms of the principle behind it.
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