Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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126. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the estimated cost to date since 25 February 2022 of providing an additional Garda presence in the environs of the Russian Embassy. [16013/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which is given the force of law in the State by the Diplomatic Relations and Immunities Act 1967, places on the receiving State a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of a diplomatic mission against any intrusion or damage and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the mission or impairment of its dignity.

An Garda Síochána keep under review the situation with regard to the protection of diplomatic missions in the State andprovide an appropriate policing response. The Deputy will understand that it is not the practice for sound reasons of security, to comment on specific security measures in place in respect of diplomatic missions in the State, nor their costs.

Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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127. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if she will report on the security and intelligence unit of An Garda Síochána. [16015/22]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Section 7 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 sets out the functions of An Garda Síochána which includes the provision of security services for the State. As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is independent in his operational functions which includes the management of resources.

The Security and Intelligence Section is part of the Garda National Crime & Security Intelligence Service and carries out a range of activity including the identification of security threats, the implementation of necessary security mitigation measures and the provision of advice to the Government on security threats.

In carrying out this function, the Security and Intelligence Section gather, assess and analyse information and intelligence to determine potential threats to the Security of the State, in addition to potential threats to public safety emanating from serious and organised criminality of a national and /or transnational nature. This work is informed and assisted through collaboration with international partners.