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Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 12 Oct 2000

Vol. 524 No. 1

Written Answers. - Naval Base.

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

103 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Defence his views on the need for a naval base in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, to service and facilitate naval vessels and personnel when off the northern half of the country in view of the number of visits vessels make to the area; the distance to the existing base and the number of sailors that originate from this region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21768/00]

Recent extensive reviews of the Naval Service did not identify any requirement for the establishment of a naval base other than that currently in use at Haulbowline, County Cork.

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