Naval Service Vessels.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 November 2009

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Ceisteanna (46)

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

39 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Defence if he has received approval from the Department of Finance to use the insurance payment of €3.8 million arising from the loss of Asgard II to fund a new vessel similar to Asgard but with a steel hull; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42182/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

A decision on the question of funding the procurement of a replacement vessel for Asgard II will be made in the context of finalising the Estimates for my Department for 2010. That process is on going and it would not be appropriate for me to comment any further on the matter at this stage.