Security Industry.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 April 2005

Tuesday, 12 April 2005

Questions (90, 91)

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

128 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Garda authorities following the spate of well organised robberies in the past four months; if he has identified countermeasures to be taken; if he has intimated any such views to the Garda authorities or other security agents or agencies; if he has had discussions with any such bodies in the aftermath of the Brinks Allied heist; the reason this event was not anticipated and preventative measures put in place in view of the obvious growth of organised crime; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10817/05]

Bernard J. Durkan

Question:

778 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he took action arising from the first major robbery in this jurisdiction this year with particular reference to payroll transport, bank and post office security; if he issued any instructions directly to the Garda or other authorities regarding the need to step up security in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11226/05]

Written answers

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

I propose to take Questions Nos. 128 and 778 together.

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Parliamentary Question No. 62 of today.