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Defence Forces Deployment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 November 2016

Tuesday, 15 November 2016

Ceisteanna (123)

Mick Barry

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123. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if plans were devised for martial law in the event that gardaí went on strike. [34864/16]

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While there would be no question of the Defence Forces carrying out normal policing duties, the Defence Forces are always available as an aid to the civil power and, of course, in contingency planning discussions that role was envisaged to continue should a withdrawal of labour by members of An Garda Síochána have taken place.

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