Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

There is no specific allocation of funds for military intelligence. The cost involved is partly met from funds provided from the Secret Service Vote, which is accounted for by the Minister for Finance, and partly from the relevant subheads of the Defence Vote, including pay from subhead B and allowances from subhead C.

The total expended on military intelligence is not separately compiled and I do not consider that it would be appropriate to disclose such information.

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