Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the Garda helicopters and Garda plane; the cost of purchasing and leasing same; the annual running costs including the maintenance of same for each of the past five years; if the maintenance of the helicopters and plane are included in any tendering process; the details of same including the amount and name of successful company; if the Air Corps have been asked to tender; if not, the reason for same; if they have ever expressed an interest; the location at which the helicopters and plane are kept; if Air Corps maintenance is located adjacent to such base; the number of staff working in such facility; their maintenance qualifications and the helicopters and planes they work on; the cost of building and maintaining such facility for each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13684/10]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The making of arrangements for the operation of the Garda Air Support Unit is primarily a matter for the Garda Commissioner and the Air Corps. I regret that current information with regard to the issues raised by the Deputy is not readily to hand. I will write to the Deputy as soon as it is available.