David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 927: To ask the Minister for Defence the amount expended on personal kit for members of the Defence Forces in 2010; if he will give details of such kit purchased and supplied in 2010; if he will provide the lists of suppliers of such kit respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1803/11]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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There has been very significant investment in equipment for the Defence Forces in recent years. In that regard, a particular focus was placed in the investment in equipment for the individual soldier. This included the acquisition of an Integrated Protection and Load Carrying System for soldiers, which included Body Armour, Helmets, Back Packs (Rucksacks) and Battle Vests. In addition to the acquisition of standard uniform and related items, a total of €1.35m was expended in 2010 on other personal kit for members of the Defence Forces. Details of which are set out in the following tabular statement, which will be circulated with the Official Report. The personal equipment, which the individual soldier in the Defence Forces has at his/her disposal for operational use both at home and overseas is second to none and compares very favourably with the equipment in use by other countries.