Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2025-02-26
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Shane Moynihan (FF), Dublin Mid-West

I agree with the Minister that the planned upgrade for the Baldonnel site is extremely exciting. I am looking forward to seeing progress on that. I am aware that South Dublin County Council is extremely engaged on that overall, aside from the connectivity that was made available for personnel who work in the aerodrome.
On the specific questions relating to equipment, I welcome the Minister's responses and thank him. Will he provide more information on the progress that is being made in acquiring the new multirole vessel to replace the decommissioned flagship LÉ Eithne ? We need a flagship but we also need that multirole vessel.
Will the Minister provide more information on the development and procurement of a primary radar system, including the recognised air picture functionality? As we move towards LOA2 are there further plans, outside of what he has outlined, to purchase additional aircraft or additional medium-lift helicopters?

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Sitting date: 2025-02-26