Martin Ferris (Kerry North, Sinn Fein)
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Question 26: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the cost of the reportedly elaborate security operation mounted at Shannon Airport on 6 April 2008 in preparation for a possible refuelling stop by the US President, Mr. George Bush which did not happen. [10503/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that the approximate total cost of Garda policing arrangements at Shannon Airport on 6 April, 2008, in respect of the planned possible stopover by the US President was €151,921, which includes salaries and overtime payments.

In this regard, the Garda Síochána is statutorily required to provide policing services for the State with the aim of preserving public order and protecting life and property. The policing arrangements instituted at Shannon Airport were considered necessary having regard to the particular circumstances.