Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021
28. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Defence if a commitment will be given to ensure that Dún Laoghaire Harbour maintains a continued connection between Dún Laoghaire and the Naval Service within the Defence Forces. [24886/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere is a long standing and ongoing tradition of Naval Service Ships using Dún Laoghaire Pier and Harbour both for shelter and shore leave. The Naval Service also make use of the harbour for training by the Naval Service Reserve.
The Flag Ship LÉ Eithne is twinned with Dún Laoghaire as a part of the Naval Service Fleet Adopted Ports. The Commissioning Ceremony of LÉ James Joyce took place in Dún Laoghaire in 2015 and the Freedom of Entry to the County was bestowed on the Irish Naval Service by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Co Council in 2017 in recognition of its work in the Mediterranean humanitarian crisis. Most recently LÉ James Joyce berthed in Dún Laoghaire on 26th Feb 2021
I am satisfied that the Naval Service continues to maintain and further develop its strong connection with the Harbour and the local community today and into the future.
