Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 112: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has satisfied himself that all members of the Army, Navy and Air Corp have been issued with modern personal safety equipment including breathing apparatus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22203/07]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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In the latter part of 2006, 8000 units of body armour for the individual soldier on operational duties were delivered. The new body armour provides significantly greater protection, comfort and coverage than the old model as well as a doubling of the range of sizes available. The total value of the contract was in the region of €8m. The body armour is available for distribution throughout the Defence Forces as considered appropriate by the military authorities. Respirators are issued to each individual soldier in the Defence Forces as part of their personal equipment.