Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2010
77 Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the investigation being carried out into an allegation that a member of the Naval Service was supplying information on patrol vessel movements to drug smugglers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15625/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the Military Authorities that the matter referred to was the subject of a comprehensive Military Police investigation, following which a Limited Court-Martial was convened by the Director of Military Prosecutions. The Limited Court-Martial was heard by the Military Judge on 14 and 15 April last at the Military Justice Centre, McKee Barracks.
The Naval Service, as the State's principal seagoing agency, remains vigilant in ensuring that its internal security is not compromised in any manner that could jeopardise any maritime law enforcement operations at sea. Accordingly, it will continue to monitor and review security within the Naval Service to ensure that persons not authorised do not receive information that could disclose the locations or operations of State ships.
