Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 153: To ask the Minister for Defence if he has received the report of the study group to examine the possible introduction of the use of roll-over protection systems in Irish troop carrying vehicles, which he was due to receive in early December 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6335/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Following the Road Traffic Accident involving a military vehicle near Granard, County Longford, in June 2007, a working group, consisting of a board of officers, was established by the Defence Forces to investigate the possible provision of Roll-Over Protection Systems (ROPS) in Troop Carrying Vehicles.

The Group contacted a number of retailers of ROPS in order to obtain information on the operation of the systems which would be essential in the formulation of the Group's understanding and final recommendations. The Group had hoped to present its report by December 2007. However, due to the failure of some of the retailers to respond in time, the completion of the report was delayed.

The Group has now completed its report and will shortly be presenting it, with recommendations, to the Defence Forces Deputy Chief of Staff (Support).