Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 394: To ask the Minister for Defence if all military equipment, including vehicles, is not up to date; if there are any areas in need of modernisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6936/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces has been a key focus in recent years. Significant investment has taken place and I am satisfied that the Defence Forces are now well equipped with modern equipment for their day to day roles at home and overseas.

However, while much has been done and a great deal has been achieved I am aware that more needs to be done. In this connection investment in new equipment for the Defence Forces is provided for under various subheads of my Department's Estimates this year relating to defensive equipment, mechanical transport, aircraft, ships and naval stores, engineering, communications and information technology etc.

This will enable me to maintain a substantial re-equipment programme to further enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Defence Forces.