Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Let me clarify that. We said we would look at possibilities in many areas of mutual interest. There is nothing binding about that MOU; everything is voluntary. For example, if joint procurement in certain areas makes sense for both sides, we will look at that. There was no suggestion that we would have hand-me-downs or anything like that. I can assure the Deputy that any equipment we provide for the Defence Forces will add significantly to our defence capabilities rather than anything else.