Airport Security

Thursday, 16 June 2016

Ceisteanna (51)

Joan Collins

Ceist:

51. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if normal policing, security and customs protocols will apply to passengers on the flight to Ireland West Airport Knock in County Mayo containing the Vice President of the United States of America, Mr. Joe Biden, in particular to press, staff and the security detail on board the flight. [16466/16]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality

The normal arrangements in respect of flights such as these will apply. The Deputy will appreciate that it is not the practice to comment on the detail of security arrangements that are put in place in respect of travel arrangements for visiting dignitaries.