Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2011
68 Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí who will be used during the visit of Queen Elizabeth II; if he will provide a breakdown of the number of gardaí who will be used at each stage of the visit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11885/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraAn Garda Síochána, along with the Defence Forces, is responsible for the security of the visit of Queen Elizabeth II. I have the utmost confidence in the Commissioner and his officers who I know are putting in place all appropriate measures to ensure the safety and security of the Queen and her visit.
An Garda Síochána will make all the necessary arrangements to ensure the appropriate level of security is in place for the visit, with the support of the Defence Forces. There is a whole range of security considerations that have to be taken into account, and those considerations are based on an ongoing assessment of the risks involved.
For security and operational reasons, it is not possible at this juncture to disclose the number of Gardaí being used for the duration of the Queen's visit.
