Proceeds of crime, drug driving and bail
Bernard Durkan seeks progress on proceeds-of-crime, drug-driving and bail legislation. The Taoiseach reports progress on roadside drug testing, continuing discussions on criminal assets, and no settled timetable for the Bail Bill.
What are the current intentions for the proceeds of crime Bill and the Road Traffic Bill 2013 which refers to driving under the influence of drugs? I could not let the occasion pass without mentioning my old favourite, the Bail Bill 2013, which has long been awaited and which I understand is about to make its appearance.
Comment on this
We approved the heads of the second Bill last week at the Cabinet. It is to allow roadside testing where drugs are involved.
Negotiations are still going on with the Criminal Assets Bureau in respect of some elements of the criminal Bill to which the Deputy referred.