Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 361: To ask the Minister for Defence if he received recommendations from the board of Coiste an Asgard regarding the recovery of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; when he will make a decision on whether to salvage the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5660/09]

Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 368: To ask the Minister for Defence when he will make a decision on the future of the [i]Asgard II[/i]; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6170/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 361 and 368 together.

As the Deputy will be aware, I was asked to defer my final determination in this matter pending the receipt and consideration of some material from a third party. That material has been received and is being examined. I will be announcing my decision in the coming days regarding the question of whether or not to proceed with the salvage of Asgard II.