Garda Escorts.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Questions (330)

Paul McGrath

Question:

361 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the payments received in 2003 by his Department from financial institutions by way of payment for providing Garda escorts for cash in transit; if this money covered the actual costs of providing this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13593/04]

Written answers

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

In accordance with the standing arrangements, my Department received payment of €3 million from the banks in respect of cash escorts carried out by the Garda Síochána in 2003. While the payment received does not defray the full cost of the service, negotiations are being conducted with the financial institutions in relation to their annual contribution.