Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2014
251. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Defence the number of call-outs for the bomb disposal units in 2012, 2013 and to date in 2014 respectively; the corresponding number of call-outs to schools to deal with unstable chemicals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48920/14]
View answerPrimary responsibility for the maintenance of law and order rests with An Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces, pursuant to their role of rendering Aid to the Civil Power (ATCP), assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so. The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Teams respond when a request is made by An Garda Síochána for assistance.
The number of EOD call-outs in 2012, 2013, to date in 2014 and the corresponding number of call-outs to schools to deal with unstable chemicals are as follows:
|
Year |
Total number of Call-outs |
Call-outs to schools |
|
2012 |
209 |
15 |
|
2013 |
250 |
55 |
|
2014 |
136 |
5 |
