Cathal Crowe
Ceist:127. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Justice if she will report on the security and intelligence unit of An Garda Síochána. [16015/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 29 March 2022
Ceisteanna (127)
Freagraí scríofa
Section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 sets out the functions of An Garda Síochána which includes the provision of security services for the State. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is independent in his operational functions which includes the management of resources.
The Security and Intelligence Section is part of the Garda National Crime & Security Intelligence Service and carries out a range of activity including the identification of security threats, the implementation of necessary security mitigation measures and the provision of advice to the Government on security threats.
In carrying out this function, the Security and Intelligence Section gather, assess and analyse information and intelligence to determine potential threats to the Security of the State, in addition to potential threats to public safety emanating from serious and organised criminality of a national and /or transnational nature. This work is informed and assisted through collaboration with international partners.