Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 186: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the protocol for the gardaí offering an escort to celebrities travelling between events; if there are arrangements for cost recovery in such circumstances; if there has been a recent review of the justification for such deployment of resources in recent times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2720/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that there is no protocol for the Garda Síochána offering an escort to celebrities travelling between events. The provision of a Garda escort is determined by the nature of the request including security considerations and public safety. Arrangements are in place for cost recovery in respect of some escort duties performed.