Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Defence if he intends to proceed with plans for the replacement of the [i]Asgard II[/i] with a new steel hulled vessel; if estimates are available as to the potential cost; when tenders will be sought; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17778/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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It is my intention to proceed with plans to replace Asgard II. In that regard, the Board of Coiste an Asgard has initiated planning for the procurement of a new steel hulled vessel similar in design to Asgard II. A firm estimate of the cost of a new vessel is not available at this stage. It is expected that tenders for the new vessel will be sought before the end of the year.