Joe Higgins
Ceist:274 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if water cannons were deployed in the State during the visit by President Bush; and the cost of same. [19774/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 30 June 2004
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Freagraí scríofa
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that two water cannon vehicles were supplied on loan by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and were on standby for the EU/US summit meeting at Dromoland Castle, County Clare, on 25 and 26 June which was attended by President Bush. The cost incurred, which relates to travel and subsistence costs of the maintenance team and fuel for the vehicles, is estimated to be €6,000.