I move:
That the proposal that Seanad Éireann approve the exercise by the State of the option or discretion provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure:
a proposal for a Council Framework Decision on the strengthening of the penal framework to prevent the facilitation of unauthorised entry, transit and residence,
a copy of which proposed measure was laid before Seanad Éireann on 27 February 2002, be referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, in accordance with paragraph (1)(Seanad) of the Orders of Reference of that Committee, which shall, not later than 28 March 2002, send a message to the Seanad in the manner prescribed in Standing Order 67, and Standing Order 69(2) shall accordingly apply.