Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 329: To ask the Minister for Defence the detail of all cross-Border programmes, initiatives, areas of co-operation and similar which his Department is currently engaged in or about to engage in with its counterparts in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5496/10]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Defence has no direct engagement in cross-border programmes, initiatives or areas of cooperation with its counterparts in Northern Ireland. However, from time to time, the Defence Forces may provide assistance to other Government Departments and agencies involved in cross border activities and areas of cooperation, including to An Garda Síochána in their role of providing Aid to the Civil Power.