Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 April 2004

Tuesday, 6 April 2004

Ceisteanna (252)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

343 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the article in a newspaper (details supplied); if his Department or the Garda have information which confirms or denies the assertions made in the article; the extra security measures which have been taken arising from the article; if Garda contact has been made with the Spanish authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10558/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána, which is responsible for intelligence on such matters, is not aware of any information that would confirm the assertions made in the newspaper article in question. The Garda Síochána has excellent lines of communication and co-operation with police forces and security services in the European Union, which are used on an ongoing basis and in response to particular events, including the Madrid bombings.