Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Will the Minister of State examine the feasibility of having our own transport capability? While he said it would not be economical to have our own transport capability, I understand the Minister of State with responsibility for overseas aid, Deputy Conor Lenihan, is receptive to this idea. Certainly senior members in the Army are receptive to the idea of small transport planes that could be used for military and humanitarian purposes. Apparently there is a very strong case for that capability. Will the Minister of State ask the Minister to look at the issue seriously?

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