Defence Forces Operations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 June 2012

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Questions (382)

John Lyons

Question:

460 Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Defence the cost to the Exchequer for policing the monthly Smithfield Horse Fair, Dublin. [30930/12]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Alan Shatter)

I would like to advise the Deputy that Questions relating to the cost of policing events fall within the remit of the Minister for Justice and Equality. The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context I have sought information from the Garda authorities in relation to the matters raised in this Question and I will contact the Deputy when I receive their response.