Seanad debates
Tuesday, 14 July 2009
Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages
6:00 pm
Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)
I am concerned that the Minister is putting too much emphasis on the local garda who is at the front line of fighting crime and who is very good at gathering intelligence. These gardaĆ are a bit like local councillors; they have all the information. The supply of information would dry up if this amendment was not included in the Bill. Why did the Minister not accept Senator Regan's amendment?
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