Cecilia Keaveney (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 68: To ask the Minister for Defence the major defence and military equipment purchases and the major equipment deliveries his Department is expecting in 2007 for the Army, Naval Service, Air Corps and Reserves; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38058/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The acquisition of new equipment for the Defence Forces continues to be a key focus for me as Minister for Defence. Significant investment has taken place in recent years and I will continue the good work in that regard.

2007 will see the delivery of two more AW139 helicopters for the Air Corps and 15 Mowag armoured personnel carriers for the Army. It is not possible, at this stage, to identify what other equipment will be acquired in 2007 other than stating that it will continue the government's programme to ensure that the equipment issued to the Defence Forces is in keeping with the most modern requirements and the highest international standards.