Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 September 2013
42. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if the European External Action Service has received clarification from the United States authorities in relation to alleged surveillance by the United States at European Union offices; if he has received clarification from the United States Embassy in Dublin in relation to these allegations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38970/13]
View answerThe European External Action Service (EEAS) reported to EU Member States in July last that High Representative Ashton had raised the allegations of surveillance at EU Offices with both US Secretary of State John Kerry and National Security Advisor Susan Rice. I have received no further clarification as yet. The EEAS have informed us that while no formal response has as of yet been received from the US authorities, they intend to brief Member States in the coming weeks on the steps they have taken to obtain clarifications from the US authorities about the allegations, as well as reassurances for the future in respect of surveillance of EU offices.
