Security Checks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014

Tuesday, 18 February 2014

Questions (153)

Noel Harrington

Question:

153. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if any of his departmental or ministerial offices have been swept for electronic or any other type of surveillance or bugging equipment since coming to office in March 2011; the reasons for this check; the results of this check; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7894/14]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

It is not policy to comment on or provide details concerning security matters of this nature. My Department's security arrangements are kept under regular review, including security arrangements for premises and telecommunications.