Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
941. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the resources that were allocated in 2023 by An Garda Síochána to providing daily security outside the Russian Embassy; the cost of this security; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12692/24]
View answerThe Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which is given the force of law in the State by the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967, places on the receiving State a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of a diplomatic mission against any intrusion or damage and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the mission or impairment of its dignity.
An Garda Síochána keeps under review the situation with regard to the protection of diplomatic missions in the State and provides an appropriate policing response. The Deputy will understand that it is not the practice for sound reasons of security, to comment on specific security measures in place in respect of diplomatic missions in the State, nor their costs.
