Joanna Tuffy
Question:489. Deputy Joanna Tuffy asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the transport fleets for the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22461/13]
View answerTuesday, 14 May 2013
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Investment in new equipment for the Defence Forces, including the Army, Air Corps and Naval Service, and the ongoing maintenance support of and training on equipment is provided for under various subheads in the Defence Votes.
The 2013 provision for military transportation is €11.95m; this covers a range of activities from the purchase of new vehicles, to inventory and spares management as well as specialised training. I am arranging to have details in relation to the vehicle fleet composition forwarded to the Deputy as soon as possible. As part of the force generation process, the Defence Forces provide their own transport capacity as part of the missions they are participating in.