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Criminal justice corruption legislation

Summary

Mattie McGrath calls for urgent corruption legislation and condemns alleged unlawful militia-style entries into homes. The Taoiseach says the Bill is before committee, while procedural exchanges follow over whether the question was answered.

I want to know when the corruption legislation is being brought forward. These are the corrupt people that are attacking people's homes. I thought it was illegal to break into a home without a warrant yet this is happening up and down the country. It must be stopped before someone is hurt, seriously injured or killed.

It is devastating. There was a young mother, two small babies and an elderly lady. A gang of militia arrived with balaclavas in an English registered van. It is totally unacceptable in the modern democratic State that we are supposed to have. These third force militias must be taken off the road.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Hold on, Deputy.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The criminal justice (corruption) Bill has been referred to the committee for consideration. The question about local government and the definition of various areas will be before the Dáil. The Minister expects to bring forward the Bill in about two weeks time. They will know in good time down there in Tipperary.

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What about my second question?

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I answered it first.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

It is gone to the committee.

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I do not think the Taoiseach answered it at all.

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Níor chuala mé é sin.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Bhí an Teachta ag caint leis an Teachta in aice leis.

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