Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Defence Forces provide, on request, support to aid the civil power on an ongoing and contingent basis. An Garda Síochána can request a broad range of supports from the Defence Forces, including the services of explosive ordnance disposal teams and the Army Ranger Wing.

The Deputy spoke about transportation of military personnel. One of the reasons we have rotary helicopters is to be in a position to transfer Army personnel, if needed, to whatever part of the country. Deputy Chambers might be aware that when the White Paper on Defence was set out in 2015, we looked at the capabilities and threat assessment. The current threat assessment is moderate, that is, possible but not likely. Like the Deputy, I hope we never have to deal with such a scenario but we must be ready, willing and able to respond to any terrorist attack. There is ongoing communication between An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces and they are partaking in table-top exercises. The Chief of Staff is in regular contact with the Garda Commissioner.

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