Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)

This section refers to the functions of the Irish law enforcement officers. There are times in Shannon Airport, particularly when transatlantic flights are leaving in the morning, when customs officers and gardaí are busy. We anticipate many private aircraft coming through the airport. What happens if goods are seized and people are turned back and placed in the jurisdiction of the Irish law enforcement agencies, whether the customs or gardaí? It will place much strain and pressure on gardaí and officials there. I hope the Minister will ensure adequate personnel are deployed in the airport at times such as this and that it will not operate on a shoestring which it is at present. He must ensure the necessary resources are in place at the airport.

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