Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

We cannot draw an inference from the numbers mentioned by the Deputy as to the number of people who have been genuinely suspect; in other words, that relates to calls as I understand it. Therefore, in terms of a question, the matter could best be placed before the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform who would have a more direct line of responsibility for this matter than me. I am simply advised generally as to the situation through the national security committee. I do not think the inference the Deputy may be drawing is necessarily the case in terms of the numbers being monitored.

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