Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 27 May 2003

Vol. 567 No. 5

Written Answers. - Defence Forces Equipment.

John McGuinness

Question:

177 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Defence if he will make available one of the Panhard armoured vehicles no longer in use to the Lebanon war veterans to be used for display purposes only; and if the application to his Department will be considered. [14623/03]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

I understand that this request was received in my Department within the last week. Similar requests are received from time to time by my Department. The matter is currently under consideration and a reply will issue in the normal course.