Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

I refute what the Minister stated about the use of modern smart technology. Recently, the private security industry purchased high-level security vans from Denmark. One sees them around town with left-hand drives. The reason they are coming here is because they are outdated and outmoded. There is no need for high-level security vans if the appropriate technology and computer chip is present to ensure the money is destroyed after the expiry of a certain time limit.

The type of training the Minister spoke about to the House does not appear to exist. The level of training that bank staff have in counter-surveillance is nil. Will he ensure at the next meeting with bank executives and the Garda Commissioner that he will seek an audit of the type of training available to banks, who gets it, where it is given and how it is given to ensure the risks are identified and bank personnel are trained. A problem exists because this is not happening and the Minister suggests that it is.

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