Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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A specific question before we move on from Vote 36 and Vote 35. It comes under subhead A14. I am not seeking an answer now but I would like a note from the Department on the following matter in respect of subhead A14, which is the matter of uniforms, clothing and equipment in respect of the specific issue of Army boots and footwear. I understand there is a requirement across Government regarding procurement, that consideration be given to low carbon products. I want a specific note on the use or otherwise, of low carbon boots and footwear in the Army. I understand it is now possible to get a zero carbon boot. I am formally raising the point because I am not sure of the relationship between this Department, or any Department, and the Office of Public Procurement under the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform and whether something like this actually feeds into that arrangement. I would like a note of clarification, if possible.