Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 449: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he had communications with the Defence Forces, their military intelligence section G2, the Department of Defence prior to 25 February 2006 regarding the Love Ulster march in Dublin; the gist of that intelligence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13374/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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It is the responsibility of the Garda Síochána to put in place appropriate and proportionate operational policing plans for rallies, parades and similar events in the public arena. A comprehensive policing plan was prepared and put in place ahead of the so-called Love Ulster demonstration which took place in Dublin on 25 February 2006, based on all information then available to the Garda authorities, including information obtained through intelligence sources.

Arrangements are in place between the Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces to facilitate the ongoing exchange of intelligence on matters of mutual interest. It is not the policy of the Garda Síochána, nor would it be appropriate, to divulge the content of such intelligence exchanges.