Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on the provision of Army personnel to replace garda personnel in the provision of security and protection at a development (details supplied) in County Mayo; if a financial saving would be made as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40140/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The primary responsibility for law and order, including the protection of the internal security of the State, rests with An Garda Síochána. The Defence Forces pursuant to their role of rendering aid to the civil power, assist the Gardaí as required. The role does not extend to general policing which falls solely within the remit of An Garda Síochána.