Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
751 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 147 of 19 June 2003, if his Department feels that additional powers are needed to prevent sex-tourism from this country to countries such as the Philippines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11960/04]
View answerThe Sexual Offences (Jurisdiction) Act, 1996 gives the Garda authorities substantial powers to deal with this type of criminal activity. As I stated in my previous reply if experience shows that additional powers are needed I will not hesitate to seek Government approval for them. However I am assured by the Garda authorities they are satisfied that additional powers are not required at present.
