Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Defence if he is satisfied regarding the adequacy of the budget for 2013 to meet the full schedule of requirements within the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6538/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Gross provision for the Vote for Defence for 2013 is €686m. I am satisfied that the Defence Forces will continue to deliver on all of the roles assigned by Government within this budget provision.