Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 December 2016
256. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will reconsider a request in correspondence (details supplied); and if the reply provided to Parliamentary Question No. 1212 on the 17 May 2016 will be reconsidered in view of the current situation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40396/16]
View answerMilitary vehicles undergo regular maintenance and overhauls to ensure that they are roadworthy. It is not the practice to retain a vehicle in service if it is not considered roadworthy. When, having regard to age, condition and mileage, vehicles are considered by military transport personnel to have reached the end of their economic life, the vehicle is withdrawn from operational service and proposed for disposal. Military vehicles are normally disposed of in accordance with the provisions of the ‘End of life Vehicle Regulations’.
While I recognise that Portlaoise Action To Homelessness is a worthy organisation that is involved in good work for disadvantaged people, it would not be appropriate to transfer ownership of a military vehicle to this organisation.
