Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I stated in my initial reply, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade has responsibility for the use of Shannon Airport by foreign military aircraft and the granting of permission for overflight by foreign military aircraft. As I also made the Deputy aware, the Department of Justice and Equality and An Garda Síochána have primary responsibility for the internal security of the State. We only come to the aid of the civil power when requested to do so by An Garda Síochána. As such, the Deputy's question would more appropriately be directed to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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