Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for Transport the number of security breaches identified at each of the national airports in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006; the measures which have been introduced to significantly reduce the number of such breaches; if he has satisfied himself that the current security systems in place at all airports are sufficiently robust; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16254/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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It is not the practice on security grounds to disclose information about breaches of airport security or the corrective measures that may be implemented to address any such breaches. The requirements for airport security are prescribed by EU Regulation No. 2320/2002 and associated implementing legislation.

I am satisfied that the aviation security practices and procedures implemented at Irish airports conform to the standards set by the European Union. Aviation security arrangements at Irish airports are kept under continuous review by my Department and the National Civil Aviation Security Committee. The Committee is chaired by a senior official from my Department. The Committee comprises representatives of Government Departments, State Airports, airlines, the Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, Customs and Excise, An Post, Irish Aviation Authority, the Irish Airline Pilots' Association and the Regional Airports.