Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

We could, but that would be a joint operation between the Departments of Defence and Foreign Affairs. We are considering the matter in the context of the next ten-year plan for defence, which we will start to consider shortly. At the moment, we have arrangements, as the Deputy knows, with commercial providers in the private sector. Recently another potential provider approached me with a view to being added, which might bring down the cost further. I have passed the name and contact details to officials in the Department.

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