Niall Collins (Limerick, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I have two questions. In the context of the G8 summit, what was the cost of the policing provision - patrols, etc. - on this side of the Border? Given that the main event took place outside the jurisdiction, was any of this cost recouped from the government of the neighbouring jurisdiction?

The Minister was involved in some negative commentary on former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and his security arrangements.