162. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if his Department has provided, funded, or authorised the provision of a driver, security personnel, or related protective services to companies (details supplied); if so, to provide the basis, dates, and cost of such a provision; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50516/26]

I can confirm that the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not provide, fund, or authorise, drivers, security personnel, or protective services for private companies or entities and has not done so in relation to those specified.