133 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take notwithstanding the recent and ongoing successes by the Gardaí in respect of drug seizures, to combat the obvious and progressive increase in violent and organised crime; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the activities of organised criminals appears to be influencing crime trends particularly in respect of young offenders; if he has examined the degree to which the activities of high profile criminals domiciled in exotic offshore locations from which they appear to be able to run their illicit businesses with impunity clearly illustrating to all that such activity appears to be possible without retribution; the action he has taken to intercede with the authorities in such other jurisdictions with view to a serious crackdown on criminal activity and obvious tangible actions such as improved extradition procedures, special courts or other measures in line with national or EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9034/08]

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133 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the steps he proposes to take notwithstanding the recent and ongoing successes by the Gardaí in respect of drug seizures, to combat the obvious and progressive increase in violent and organised crime; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the activities of organised criminals appears to be influencing crime trends particularly in respect of young offenders; if he has examined the degree to which the activities of high profile criminals domiciled in exotic offshore locations from which they appear to be able to run their illicit businesses with impunity clearly illustrating to all that such activity appears to be possible without retribution; the action he has taken to intercede with the authorities in such other jurisdictions with view to a serious crackdown on criminal activity and obvious tangible actions such as improved extradition procedures, special courts or other measures in line with national or EU law; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9034/08]

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