Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 1 Oct 2003

Vol. 571 No. 2

Written Answers. - Sailing Vessels.

Jimmy Deenihan

Question:

210 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he will direct Coiste an Asgard to take over ownership of the Jeanie Johnston sailing vessel when it returns to Fenit on 10 November; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21538/03]

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

The future of the Jeanie Johnston is a matter for the current owners of the vessel in the first instance. There are no proposals that the vessel be taken over by Coiste an Asgard.