Policing Co-operation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 October 2022

Wednesday, 5 October 2022

Ceisteanna (286)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

286. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Justice the reason that Chinese overseas stations are opening in Ireland (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49053/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice

I am aware of the reported presence of the so-called ‘Fuzhou Police Oversees Station’ in this jurisdiction.

I understand that the matter has been raised with the Embassy of China by officials in the Department of Foreign Affairs and inquiries are ongoing in this regard. Officials in my Department will continue to liaise with the Department of Foreign Affairs in addressing the matter.

There is no question of an overseas police station providing a policing service in the State.