Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If my recollection is correct, I know that the range of some of the vessels was limited. If I am not mistaken, one of the Naval Service ships visited Hong Kong some years ago and I remember reading about the limited range and the ship having to make stops on the way. I presume the new vessels will have a much greater range. The Minister mentioned fuel efficiency. I assume the range has been increased.