Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2009
138 Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the extent to which the technology available to the Defence Forces here is kept up to date in line with best international practice and requirements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42477/09]
View answerI am satisfied that each of the services, Army, Air Corps and Naval Service are fully equipped to meet the roles assigned to them by Government. Significant investment has taken place in recent years across all facets and elements of the Defence Forces. This investment has been assisted by pay savings arising from the reduction in the strength of the Permanent Defence Force in the context of the White Paper of 2000, which have been fully re-invested in the provision of equipment and infrastructure for the Defence Forces. The level of investment has ensured that Defence Forces personnel have the most modern and effective range of equipment and technology available, on a par with the best international practice and requirements, to carry our their day-to-day roles both at home and overseas and for training purposes.
