Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)

It is usually the Garda which is left to do the bulk of this work. What do we mean by authorised officers? Would gardaí be the only people who would deal with individuals in airports or on aeroplanes?

We hear reports on renditions in Shannon Airport. Has the Minister investigated these claims or received reports on them? We hear repeated denials, but groups such as Shannon Watch, Amnesty International and other human rights organisations suggest rendition flights have landed at Shannon Airport. Is it solely up to the Garda to investigate these occurrences? There is a fear that the Garda is part of the State apparatus and would not give a neutral opinion on this matter. Has the Minister investigated the matter?

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