Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 30 Jan 2001

Vol. 529 No. 1

Written Answers. - Depleted Uranium Weapons.

Jack Wall

Question:

330 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence if the Defence Forces has any depleted uranium weapons in stock; if so, the plans he has in regard to such weapons in view of the recent concerns expressed in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1621/01]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

I am advised by the military authorities that the Defence Forces have no depleted uranium weapons in stock.