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Thursday, 16 May 2024

Photo of Christopher O'SullivanChristopher O'Sullivan (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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102. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when the two recently acquired Naval Service inshore patrol vessels will enter service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22034/24]

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Since their arrival further physical works were completed on both vessels together with familiarisation works, including these works and transportation costs, these vessels were acquired at a cost of €32m. A final comprehensive programme of familiarisation works and pre-sailing exercises with the assistance of reserve members of the Royal New Zealand Navy will commence on the 16 May 2024 in the Naval base. This 3 week programme will ensure that the Naval Service crew designated for this Ship will be ready to deploy the first IPV on operation duties in June.

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