Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)

Have the plans to replace the three vessels been shelved? Am I correct in understanding that is the case? The Minister's predecessor told us that the plans were at an advanced stage. Will the Minister clarify this and state if these plans have been put on the back burner and that the vessels will not be replaced in the immediate future? Will he give a commitment on a timeline for their replacement?

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