Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I am not aware of any outstanding equipment for which the Naval Service is waiting. I am not sure if the Minister, Deputy Shatter, has been made aware of any such request. I can assure the Deputy that the two new ships will be put to very good use. They are needed within the Naval Service. We are all aware of the excellent work it carries out on a daily basis in very difficult and dangerous circumstances, for which it has to be commended. The first ship is scheduled for delivery in early 2014 and the second will follow in early 2015. I can assure the Deputy that any moneys spent have been spent very wisely by the Naval Service.

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