Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2005
169 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether airport security in this State should be under the overall control of the Garda Síochána; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13749/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are no proposals under consideration to alter the existing control arrangements for airport security in the State.
My Department, which has responsibility for aviation security policy, liaises on an ongoing basis with the Garda Síochána concerning issues relating to airport security. The Garda Síochána is a member of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee, which was established in 1974 to advise the Government and the civil aviation industry of security policy for civil aviation, to recommend and review the effectiveness of security measures and to provide for co-ordination of the various interests involved.
In the context of wider national security, the Garda Síochána is responsible for monitoring any terrorist threat and recommending appropriate security measures to address any such threats.
