Mr. John O'Driscoll:

We engage with many law enforcement authorities outside the EU, in particular the FBI, because many service providers are based in the US. We would often be notified by the FBI that there is a case that we might have an interest in. We work closely already with third countries outside of the EU.

In terms of Brexit, we have examined many possibilities and areas where there may be difficulties in terms of our interaction with the UK in a different scenario. I suppose the operation of the European arrest warrant is probably the area of most concern there. It is an issue which has been discussed. I have looked at the outcome of discussion on it, for example, in the House of Lords, where that subject has been addressed. We are acutely aware that this may be an issue coming down the tracks but until we know the shape of the Brexit arrangement, it is difficult for us to address the issues.

In this area we are very much involved with countries outside the EU and that co-operation will continue. We co-operate through Interpol with the non-EU countries. The level of co-operation with the UK authorities will continue post-Brexit.