Peadar Tóibín
Ceist:469. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Justice if she has been shown any evidence that MI5 is operating in the South of Ireland. [56262/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 15 November 2022
Ceisteanna (469)
Freagraí scríofa
I am sure the Deputy will understand that it would not be appropriate for me to comment in detail on security matters.
I can say that there is a long shared history between the authorities in both jurisdictions in preventing terrorism on the island and well established mechanisms are in place to support high levels of cooperation between both jurisdictions. An Garda Síochána maintains a close working relationship with the police and security services in Northern Ireland and Great Britain and, indeed, with their counterparts in the EU and other third countries in respect of ongoing international efforts to counter terrorism.
In its capacity as the State's security service, An Garda Síochána remains vigilant in relation to allegations of any activity by foreign security services in this jurisdiction.
I would also make clear to the Deputy that all persons in this jurisdiction are fully subject to our laws and any evidence of breach of the criminal law would be fully pursued in the normal way by the relevant authorities.