Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent)
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Question 455: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the full cost to the State for the Garda presence for the Corrib gas project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34552/11]

Thomas Pringle (Donegal South West, Independent)
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Question 456: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of gardaí stationed in north Mayo used to police the Corrib gas project and protest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34553/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 455 and 456 together.

I have asked the Garda authorities for an update of the costs of the policing operation and I will revert to the Deputy as soon as the information becomes available. The deployment of Garda resources to police protest actions in the North Mayo area connected with the Corrib Gas Project is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. The aim is to prevent public order offences and to ensure that people can go about their lawful business.

The Garda Commissioner has informed me that the policing measures currently in place are deemed necessary to prevent breaches of the criminal law in the area.