Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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112. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of ships the Naval Service can currently simultaneously put to sea; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4268/25]

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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114. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Naval Service vessels have been put to sea with non-functioning main guns; if so, the manner in which such occurred; his response to such; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4270/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 112 and 114 together.

The Naval Service currently has a fleet of eight Commissioned vessels. Five of the vessels are available for operations including the four P60 class vessels which conduct patrols on a rotation basis. In addition to the four P60 class vessels, the L.É. Aoibhinn which has now reached full operational capability is regularly deployed on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO).

Following recent reports made in the media concerning the operational status of the weaponry on the P60 class, I have requested a report from the Chief of Staff on the matter. As the Deputy will appreciate it would not be appropriate for me to comment further pending receipt and consideration by my officials of this report.

Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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113. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service patrol days scheduled, cancelled, and which took place in the years 2019 to date, by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4269/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The following table, based on data provided by the military authorities, sets out the information sought by Deputy from 2019 up to the end of 2024 (the latest date for which information is available):