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Tue 07 Jul 2009Controversial gangland Bill to be sent to President
CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSED legislation on gangland crime is likely to be sent this evening or tomorrow to President Mary McAleese who will have a week in which to decide whether to sign it into law or refer the Bill to the Supreme Court.
The Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill is expected to pass all stages in the Seanad today, although the possibility that the debate could run into tomorrow has not been ruled out.
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