I understand from the Garda authorities that the activities of individuals with known criminal backgrounds living outside this jurisdiction are monitored in co-operation with our European partners. I further understand from the Garda authorities that intelligence is collected and collated as an aid to criminal investigations with a view to bringing prosecutions against those involved in criminal activity.
The disclosure of any aspect of such criminal intelligence would breach agreed protocols with foreign police forces and intelligence services regarding the ongoing exchange of information of mutual benefit. Such disclosure would also be likely to have a negative impact on the potential value of intelligence to criminal investigations.