Michael D. Higgins
Question:392 Mr. M. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the implications for Ireland regarding council regulations on the development of the second generation Schengen information system in view of the anti-terrorist legislation introduced in Britain and the derogation from the European Charter on Human Rights of the Council of Europe on Britain's part, as it may affect the Schengen acquis as to the free movement of persons within the European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5739/02]