asked the Minister for Defence the price received for the military transport vessel, General McHardy, which was recently sold to Haulbowline Industries Ltd. at Passage West, County Cork.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Sale of Military Transport Vessel.
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The SS. General McHardy was sold by competitive tender to Haulbowline Industries Limited, Passage West, County Cork. It is not the practice of my Department to disclose prices.
What was the price of the vessel?
It is not the practice of my Department to disclose prices.
Why not?
When a Deputy asks a question about the price of something such as a large ocean going vessel, the price should be available to the House.
(Interruptions.)
It was sold by competitive tender and it is not the practice of the Department in such cases to disclose prices.
Was it sold to a Taca man?
What is the reason for the secrecy?