Garda Operations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2015

Wednesday, 7 October 2015

Ceisteanna (121)

Seán Kyne

Ceist:

121. Deputy Seán Kyne asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the procedures within An Garda Síochána for handling and transporting blasting gelignite; if An Garda Síochána is routinely available to police blasting procedures, or if the blasting procedures are fraught with delays; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34882/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice and Equality

As the Deputy is no doubt aware, an Garda Síochána is involved in the security and protection of explosives (which could include gelignite type explosives) while they are being transported, stored and/or utilised. An Garda Síochána do not however, as a matter of policy and security, disclose the nature of the procedures in place in this regard.