Airport Security

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Questions (144)

Brendan Smith

Question:

144. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the cost of provision of security by gardaí for flights carrying US troops through Shannon Airport in 2012 and 2013; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7129/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the cost to An Garda Síochána of security for Shannon airport was €862,574 in 2012 and €758,152 in 2013 comprising salaries and other pay and non-pay related expenditure.