Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

I can confirm to Deputy Deenihan that I have a good deal of correspondence to back that up.

Second, in regard to cost, the Deputy will be aware there is a later question on cost which we will reach. However, a cost-benefit analysis done by the Department shows that the total cost of this measure over the next three years will be approximately €5.9 million. As against that, recurrent savings will be approximately €2.7 million per annum. On the value of the properties we will get back, the savings will be approximately €30 million. It will be of huge benefit to the Exchequer, therefore, but cost is not the only factor. There is also the question of collective training as we undertake more dangerous missions.

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