Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 139: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of nuclear, chemical and biological suits available to members of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8685/07]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Defence Forces hold an extensive range of modern Nuclear, Biological or Chemical (NBC) equipment that meets their current requirements. This range includes approximately 9,500 NBC suits.

The NBC suits are retained in stores throughout the Defence Forces. Should an operational scenario arise, the NBC suits would be distributed as required to all personnel involved. In addition, the suits are allocated to all Brigades and the Defence Forces Training Centre as required for training purposes. The requirement for additional NBC equipment is kept under continuous review by the Defence Forces.