Arthur Morgan
Question:17 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had or intends to have discussions with the Garda Commissioner regarding inspecting planes at Shannon Airport. [3531/06]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 February 2006
17 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has had or intends to have discussions with the Garda Commissioner regarding inspecting planes at Shannon Airport. [3531/06]
View answer18 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the discussions he has had with the Garda Commissioner regarding inspecting planes at Shannon Airport. [3523/06]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 17 and 18 together.
I have made it clear that the Garda authorities have informed me that any person with specific evidence that Shannon Airport or any other Irish airport is being used for any alleged unlawful purpose should share this information with the Garda Síochána, which would have responsibility for investigating such matters.
Such an investigation, which would be an operational matter for the Garda Síocána, could include, where appropriate, the inspection of an aircraft, subject to relevant international law.