Brian Stanley (Laois, Independent)
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I am just trying to get the picture of where things are at.

There is broad agreement that what we have is not adequate at present. I think that is accepted. There will have to be increased spending to improve the Naval Service and other Defence Forces to be able to monitor and have the appropriate technology, etc. I am not in a position to say what technology is acquired - that is for the Defence Forces and particularly the navy - but to upskill the navy, provide new equipment and put more ships to sea, what are the broad figures for the cost of that between now and 2030?