Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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456. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the amount due to An Garda Síochána for providing policing services during the Papal visit; the organisations that will pay for the services provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35735/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for managing and controlling generally the administration and business of An Garda Síochána, including the allocation of resources necessary to ensure the safety of visiting dignitaries, having regard to the security considerations involved. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the costs of security and public safety connected with the Papal visit are being met from public funds.