Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 9 Mar 1999

Vol. 501 No. 6

Written Answers. - Naval Service Vessels.

Seán Haughey

Question:

151 Mr. Haughey asked the Minister for Defence when the L.E. Ciara and the L.E. Orla were purchased; the individuals from whom they were purchased; the amount of money paid for each ship; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/99]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

L.E. Orla and L.E. Ciara were acquired from the British Ministry of Defence in 1988 at a total cost of £8 million sterling for the two vessels. They were built for the Royal Navy in 1984 and were re-named and commissioned for the Naval Service in 1989.