I propose to take Questions Nos. 62 and 94 together.
Following a Road Traffic Accident involving a military vehicle near Granard in June of this year, the Defence Forces established a Study Group to examine the possible introduction of Roll Over Protection Systems in Troop Carrying Vehicles. The Group was asked to consider the implications of a number of matters that could arise from the introduction of the Roll Over Protection System. These include:
Health and safety,
Driver and passenger training,
Regulation and instructions,
Fleet composition and strength,
Financial costs.
The Board was expected to have completed their deliberations by December 2007. However, they are still awaiting information from some suppliers in relation to the costs and types of Roll Over Protection Systems. This information is necessary for the Group to form their conclusions and provide their recommendations. Due to the unanticipated delay in the receipt of responses from potential suppliers, the Board will not be in a position to submit its final report and recommendations until mid to late January 2008.