Liam Aylward
Ceist:440 Mr. Aylward asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the large number of illegal aliens who are being smuggled into Ireland on an organised basis and which appears to have been turned into a highly lucrative business by criminals (details supplied); the action, if any, he proposes to take to prevent this illegal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12250/98]