Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 26: To ask the Minister for Transport if his Department has held discussions with civil aviation authorities on the provision of a visible armed presence at airports here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32273/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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My Department which has responsibility for aviation security policy liaises on an on-going basis with the Garda Síochána concerning issues relating to airport security.

In the context of wider national security, An Garda Síochána is responsible for monitoring any terrorist threat and recommending appropriate security measures to address any such threats.