Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)

Question 1: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will confirm reports that he has been unable to secure the agreement of the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform to allocate the additional €16 million necessary to cover garda costs in relation to the visit of Queen Elizabeth II and President Obama; the effect that this lack of a refund is having on garda activities; the information he provided to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38144/11]

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