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Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Equipment

11:00 pm

Photo of John MoloneyJohn Moloney (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount spent by his Department in 2004, 2005 and to date in 2006 on the purchase of uniforms, boots and other clothing worn by members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11610/06]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The amount spent by my Department on the purchase of uniforms, boots and other clothing worn by members of the Defence Forces in the period mentioned is as follows: 2004 —€2.30 million; 2005 —€2.60 million; and 2006 to date —€0.087 million.

In the main this expenditure has been incurred by the purchase of the following uniforms, etc.

2004 2005 2006 Total
â'¬m â'¬m â'¬m (proposed) â'¬m
Service Dress (Package) 0.129 0.273 0.250 0.652
DPM Dress (Package) 1.795 1.195 1.100 4.090
Footwear 0.376 1.132 1.150 2.658

There have been significant improvements in the clothing of members of the Defence Forces over the last number of years. In this connection, I would particularly mention the introduction of the DPM dress package and the service dress package. The term "package" refers to the provision of a full outfit of matching clothing for the individual soldier. The introduction of these new uniforms have proved both economical and practical and has been an asset to the Defence Forces in their many operations.

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