andMr. McQuillan asked the Minister for Defence whether it is intended to use the Asgard for training purposes in the incoming season; when it is intended that she should be launched; for what purposes she will be used when in the water; whether any further work will be required on the boat before she is launched; and what is the total sum so far spent on her, including purchase money.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Expenditure on Repairs to Yacht.
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The answers to the Deputies' questions are as follows:
(1) The Asgard will be used for training purposes during the coming season.
(2) She will be launched in the week commencing 22 Aibreán, 1963.
(3) She will be used for the training of An Slua Muirí personnel.
(4) No further work, apart from minor service maintenance, will be required on the Asgard before she is launched.
(5) The total expenditure on the Asgard to date, including the purchase price, is £7,218.
Where will the boat be based?
In Dún Laoghaire, I think.
Is it true that it is to be used to bring Ministers on trips around the world?
(Interruptions.)