I propose to take Questions Nos. 64, 89, 126 and 143 together.
I understand that the inquiries referred to by the Deputies are those relating to the accident at Dublin Port during the Tall Ships Race in August 1998, the accident at Kilworth Camp and the incident in the Glen of Imaal, both of which occurred in December 1997.
As I stated in my reply to Question No. 102 on 25 February last, following the accident at Dublin Port during the Tall Ships Race, the Naval Service instigated an investigation which is still ongoing. As this is essentially an aviation accident, an investigation is also being undertaken by the Department of Public Enterprise. The Naval Service is not in a position to finalise its investigation until the outcome of the investigation being carried out by the Department of Public Enterprise is known. The final report of that investigation is still awaited. Pending the outcome of the investigations, no further exercises of this nature will be undertaken by members of either the Naval Service or the Air Corps.