When will the Bill be published? I have already published a Bill, which took me some time. We could run the two Bills together in the House and compare notes.

I compliment the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, and his team, the Garda Síochána, the emergency response unit and all associated with the successful capture of seven people detained for the robbery in Killenaule, County Tipperary.

That case is before the courts.

It is before the courts but it is still public knowledge. I want to make a point about this and compliment the Garda Síochána on its speedy action. It is a matter for the courts to decide what the penalty will be for this crime. Emma and Mark Corcoran's house was robbed. Their three children were threatened with having their hands cut off, and yet these-----

We will not discuss the specifics of the case.

Coming up to Christmas people should be on guard and alert to the robbery of gold and jewellery around the countryside. Shops have been opened up inviting people to bring gold jewellery to be melted down and sold with no restrictions. I am getting tired of free legal aid being granted to people who commit crimes, come out on bail and commit more crimes. The judges, without even questioning the fact that they may have assets, like some of the people in "Love/Hate", grant free legal aid willy-nilly. The best lawyers are employed at the best fees to defend these people, who are indefensible.

As Senator Leyden well knows, that is a matter for the judges.

Yes, but it is no harm for us to discuss it. We pass the legislation. I call on the Minister for Justice and Equality to review free legal aid. I want to put people on alert regarding the threats coming. They have closed the Garda stations and it is an encouragement to crime. This is a battle between law and order and the gangsters. We must ensure the Garda is fully funded to defend citizens against robbers and people who are prepared to kill, murder and maim in the pursuit of their own aims.