Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Deputy Penrose for his further questioning. He raised some points and I will ask the Department to come back to him on them.

I understand from where he is coming on the cost-effectiveness issue. I have spoken to the association as well, specifically on this issue. Deputy Penrose feels strongly on the issue, as he does on all facets of the Defence Forces.

I understand from the Department and from the Minister, Deputy Shatter's office, there are talks at an advanced stage. It would be unfair of us to discuss those advanced deliberations here.

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