Garda charges at football matches

Summary

Mitchell asked whether football associations are charged for Garda services at matches. The Minister confirmed that they are, while the Chair stopped him from anticipating another question on the Order Paper.

Gay Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell Fine Gael

If extra gardaí were allocated to a football match at Croke Park or Dalymount Park, would there be a charge?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Cheann Comhairle Fine Gael

That is another question, although I can see the point the Deputy is making.

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Michael Noonan Mr. Noonan Fine Gael

(Limerick East): This is covered in question No. 9. It would not be fair to pre-empt——

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Gay Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell Fine Gael

Is there a charge made on the football associations for Garda services at football matches?

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Michael Noonan Mr. Noonan Fine Gael

(Limerick East): Yes. There is another question down on this subject and I do not want to pre-empt that question.

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Gay Mitchell Mr. G. Mitchell Fine Gael

In view of the fact that the Department charge for Garda services to groups such as the Football Association——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is anticipating a question on the Order Paper and that is unfair to say the least of it.

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