Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2015
300. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which adequate detection facilities are available to the Defence Forces to combat the possible use of ground-to-air weapons by terrorists; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41779/15]
View answerPrimary responsibility for the internal security of the State rests with the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána. Amongst the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of aid to the civil power, meaning in practice to assist An Garda Síochána when requested to do so.
I am satisfied that the Defence Forces is adequately resourced and equipped to deal with any requests for support received from An Garda Síochána and to fulfil any security roles that may be assigned by Government.
