Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)

On other occasions, I know for a fact and I discussed this with my officials before we came in here, people have come through the airport and said there were no particular difficulties. I monitor the situation to find anecdotal evidence and I accept it happens on occasion.

I have raised the issue and have indicated to my officials that I would be open to looking at other ways of dealing with this issue, even by privatising control at Dublin Airport. The 142 full-time gardaí who are there on a regular basis are a resource that could be used elsewhere. I am looking at all options, have discussed them with my staff and have indicated to the Garda Commissioner that we will consider them.

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