Sinéad Gibney (Dublin Rathdown, Social Democrats)
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194. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the number of Naval Service which are operational, and currently able to patrol Irish waters. [40639/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Naval Service currently has a fleet of eight Commissioned vessels. Four of the vessels are available for operations including the three P60 class vessels which conduct patrols on a rotation basis. In addition to the three P60 class vessels, the L.É. Aoibhinn (P71) is also deployed on Maritime Defence and Security Operations (MDSO).

Sinéad Gibney (Dublin Rathdown, Social Democrats)
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195. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps his Department is taking to ensure Ireland has adequate personnel to staff Naval Service ships and adequately patrol Irish waters. [40640/25]