On page 102 of A Programme for a Partnership Government there is a commitment to delivering our national defence and security policy and to implementing the Schengen Information System II - the sharing IT system - to improve interoperability internationally to enhance the policing of the entry points of the State, in particular to support the Garda in detecting and preventing crime, especially by dangerous criminals entering this country.

Against the background of Brexit, will the Taoiseach give an assurance that there will be a timescale for the implementation of this project and a definite timeline in that regard?

That type of work is going on all the time between the Defence Forces and the Garda in terms of safeguarding the security of our State and the observation of particular persons. I will send the Deputy an updated account of where we are in this regard.