Naval Service Vessels

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 March 2017

Tuesday, 28 March 2017

Questions (646)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

646. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if Naval Service vessels are equipped to detect submerged submarines; and if they have the means to force submarines to surface when necessary. [15321/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

My priority as Minister with Responsibility for Defence is to ensure that the Defence Forces, including the Naval Service, have a modern and effective range of equipment which is line with best international standards, as required to fulfil all roles that are assigned to them by Government.

However, for operational and security reasons it is not possible to provide the information requested by the Deputy regarding the capability of Naval Service vessels.