Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2009
361 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence if he received recommendations from the board of Coiste an Asgard regarding the recovery of the Asgard II; when he will make a decision on whether to salvage the vessel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5660/09]
View answer368 Deputy Jimmy Deenihan asked the Minister for Defence when he will make a decision on the future of the Asgard II; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6170/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 361 and 368 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, I was asked to defer my final determination in this matter pending the receipt and consideration of some material from a third party. That material has been received and is being examined. I will be announcing my decision in the coming days regarding the question of whether or not to proceed with the salvage of Asgard II.
