Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
752. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the additional policing measures that will be put in place to ensure the security of Pope Francis during his visit to Knock in August 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32953/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that it is not the practice, for sound reasons of security, to go into the detail of the measures that would be put in place to protect the security of visiting heads of state and other dignitaries.
I can, however, assure the Deputy that significant planning and logistical preparations are being made by the Garda Authorities, in co-operation with other relevant agencies here and abroad, to ensure the security of the Papal visits to Knock and Dublin.
