Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

With reference to an issue I have raised before, several bodies are involved in planning for national emergencies, such as this high level task force and the group chaired by the Minister, Deputy O'Dea. Will the Taoiseach agree we would be better served to have just one co-ordinating body? It seems there are too many people responsible and it is difficult to see the crossover between them. An international body has recommended the setting up of a single group underpinned by legislation.

My second question refers to the hoax bomb scare at Dublin Airport yesterday. Had this committee any role to play in dealing with this incident? Has the Taoiseach received a report on the incident? Were proper procedures followed? Is the Government satisfied the procedures in place are adequate to deal with such a situation?

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