Naval Service Vessels

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Ceisteanna (763)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

763. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Defence further to Parliamentary Question No. 216 of 22 May 2013 regarding the decommissioning of LE Emer and LE Aoife and the recently sought expressions of interest from qualified persons who could assist his Department, if he will outline the number of expressions of interest received; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures into different categories such as individuals, interest groups, lobby groups and so forth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26957/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

The closing date for the receipt of expressions of interest from qualified persons who could assist the Department with the sale of the two ships was Thursday 23 May 2013. A number of such expressions of interest were received and are under consideration in the Department at present. Given that the process is ongoing, I am not in a position to give further details in the matter at this stage.