Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is fairly well established that in a European context it is very rare for the Minister with responsibility for the Defence Forces to also be Minister with responsibility for the police force, with most European Cabinets choosing to have a second voice on security matters. I am seeking in my questions to establish the areas of co-operation between the offices of the Minister for Justice and Equality and the offices of the Minister for Defence and any legislative requirements in regard to engagement and co-operation between both Departments.

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