David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)

What make of armoured personnel carriers were purchased? Is it true that many of these armoured personnel carriers require a huge amount of maintenance and are out of action for long periods? With regard to the value the public is getting for this equipment, what type of value for money audit takes place? It is no good if the equipment is broken down most of the time. My information is that they are Mowag armoured personnel carriers and cost approximately €1 million each. Are there other carriers that are cheaper and equally good? What amount of money was raised from the sale of the properties and did all the proceeds go towards Defence Forces equipment and the upgrading of other properties?

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