Defence Forces Investigations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 October 2007

Thursday, 4 October 2007

Ceisteanna (51)

Sean Sherlock

Ceist:

46 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if the investigation has been completed into a road accident near Granard, County Longford in June 2007, involving an Army truck, in which 14 soldiers were injured; the outcome of the investigation; if his attention has been drawn to the call from PDFORRA for the Health and Safety Authority to review passenger safety measures on Army trucks and the possible introduction of passenger seat belts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21989/07]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

An extensive investigation is being carried out by the Defence Forces into the circumstances surrounding the accident. The investigation report is expected to be completed shortly. The issue of safety belts on troop carrying vehicles will be considered on the basis of the final outcome of the report.