David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 273: To ask the Minister for Defence the timetable for replacement of the two oldest vessels in the Naval fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38118/10]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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Following a two-stage tender competition a contract has recently been awarded to the preferred bidder, Babcock Marine, for the provision of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) for Naval Service. Preparations for the construction of these new vessels have commenced and the first new vessel is scheduled for delivery in early 2014. The second vessel will follow one year later. The acquisition of these modern new vessels, combined with a continuous process of refurbishment and repair, will ensure that the operational capability of the Naval Service is maintained at a satisfactory level. ^^ Departmental Properties ^^

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Defence the location of land and other properties in the ownership of his Department which are not in use; his plans to dispose of such properties or to make them available to other State agencies or local authorities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38119/10]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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As part of the Report of the Special Group on Public Service Numbers and Expenditure Programme the Department identified 33 properties for disposal. These properties are dispersed throughout the country and their disposal will take account of the market conditions, so as to maximise the return to the Defence Forces and generate funding for reinvestment in Defence Forces equipment and infrastructure. The Defence property portfolio is kept under review by the Department to ensure the most effective use of military resources having regard to the roles assigned by Government to the Defence Forces.

A list of the locations will be forwarded to the Deputy.