Question:
62 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence when the LE Róisín will be operational; the plans, if any, he has to provide additional vessels; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26200/99]
Written Answers. - Naval Service Vessels.
The LE Róisín will be commissioned into the Naval Service on Wednesday, 15 December 1999 and will become operational immediately thereafter.
Consideration is being given to the question of the purchase of another fishery protection vessel similar to the LE Róisín as a replacement for the LE Deirdre which has completed almost 28 years in use to date and is approaching the end of its economic service life.