Paul Donnelly (Dublin West, Sinn Fein)
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430. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the current strength verses establishment of the Naval Service Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and training; and the status of the effective capability of FORST at present. [24393/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and Training (FORST) Section continues to be responsible for the co-ordination of the fleet's needs whilst maintaining international best practice in the delivery of Maritime Defence & Security Operations. These high standards are expected of Ireland's primary sea-going agency. This is achieved by providing guidance, training and conducting regular internal audits and inspections such as Safety and Readiness Checks & Mission Readiness Evaluation and Training inspections/programmes.

The Fleet Operational Readiness Standards and Training Unit has an establishment of 12 personnel. The current strength of the section is 10 personnel.