251 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of people within a group (details supplied) under Garda surveillance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10358/07]

252 Dr. Cowley asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the number of persons in County Mayo and particularly persons within a group (details supplied) who have had surveillance carried out on their telephones taking into account the legislation readily available to do so; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10359/07]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 251 and 252 together.

It is not the practice and it would be contrary to the public interest to comment upon the existence or otherwise of covert Garda operational measures and associated details, if and where applicable.