Airport Security

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2014

Wednesday, 12 February 2014

Questions (158)

Brendan Smith

Question:

158. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Defence the cost of provision of security by Defence Forces personnel 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 Defence

An Garda Síochána has the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP) which, in practice, means to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. Since the 5th February, 2003, the Gardaí have requested support from the Defence Forces at Shannon Airport on occasion. The following items are taken into consideration when calculating the costs involved in providing ATCP at Shannon Airport; Security Duty Allowance, rations and fuel. The costs incurred for 2012 and 2013 are as follows:

Year	Amount (€)
2012	275,008
2013	221,693