Written answers

Wednesday, 18 May 2005

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Security Operations

9:00 pm

Photo of Ruairi QuinnRuairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 260: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the additional security resources that were allocated to Shannon Airport on 10 May 2005 to facilitate the proposed stopover by President George W. Bush; the cost of these resources (details supplied); the duration of the security operation; and if the cancellation of the stopover affected the costs in any way. [16605/05]

Photo of Michael McDowellMichael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Garda authorities inform me that an additional 204 gardaí were allocated to Shannon Airport on 10 May 2005, in connection with the planned stopover of President George W. Bush. The duration of these security arrangements was 19 hours.

It is not currently possible to provide details of the associated costs, as not all claims have been submitted for payment at this time. As the cancellation of the stopover resulted in the security arrangements being stood down earlier than projected, costs were correspondingly reduced.

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