Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 143: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the action he has taken in view of his statement in Dáil Éireann on 16 November 2006, to improve co-ordination between the Departments concerned with the policing and customs monitoring of small airfields such as Weston Aerodrome; the action he proposes to take in regards to same; if he will bring about more stringent security measures at such facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40897/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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The Garda Síochána is represented on the multi-agency group responsible for the formation and implementation of aviation and airport security policy. In this regard, the Garda authorities maintain close liaison with the Department of Transport in respect of security arrangements at small aerodromes.

Moreover, there is regular — almost daily — contact between the Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners in respect of the enforcement of drug legislation. In addition, I understand that the Revenue Commissioners are conducting a review of licensed aerodromes, and this is being dealt with as a matter of priority. Pending the outcome of this review, I will further consider what measures, including co-ordination measures, may be required.