Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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229. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the position regarding the development of a naval base in Dún Laoghaire harbour; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51567/25]

Simon Harris (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Earlier this year, I instructed a team consisting senior military officers, led by the Chief of Staff, and my senior officials to conduct a detailed workshop with the Naval Service. I am advised that on foot of same, a Naval Service Regeneration Plan will be submitted to me shortly by the military authorities for my consideration. The issue of additional Naval bases, on the East Coast or elsewhere, will be considered in the context of that awaited plan and recommendations arising from same.

In the interim, my Department is seeking to enter into a lease arrangement to secure the use of berthage in Dun Laoghaire, I am advised that discussions are well advanced and agreement in principle has been reached.