Gay Mitchell (Dublin South Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence the incidents which have occurred between members of the Defence Forces providing security at Shannon Airport and protestors since 1 January 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17101/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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An Garda Síochána have the primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State. Among the roles assigned to the Defence Forces is the provision of aid to the civil power (meaning in practice to assist, when requested, an Garda Síochána), which duties include the protection and guarding of vital installations. I have been advised by the Military Authorities that there are no reported incidents between the members of the Defence Forces providing security at Shannon Airport and protesters since 1st January 2006.