Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 July 2016
126. Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Finance the number of drug detection dogs available to the customs service; the location of such dogs; his plans to deploy more drug detection dogs at the points of entry into this country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19243/16]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that their Customs Service currently deploys seventeen detector dog teams, nine of which have drug detection capabilities. These teams are located in different locations allowing coverage for all ports and airports based on operational and intelligence requirements.
Plans are being finalised to deploy an additional drug detector dog team.
Revenue is satisfied that the total number of dog units is sufficient for current day-to-day operations but this is kept under constant review.
