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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces Footwear.

Defence Forces boot procurement

Summary

The Minister said about 98 per cent of Defence Forces boots are made in Ireland; the few Third World-origin pairs were specialist types unavailable from Irish manufacturers. He clarified they were purchased for troops serving in Lebanon.

James White Mr. White Fine Gael

asked the Minister for Posts and Telegraphs if he is aware that boots worn by the Defence Forces are coming from Third World countries.

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Tom J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fianna Fáil

(Dublin South-Central): About 98 per cent of boots purchased for the Defence Forces are manufactured in this country. The only boots of Third World origin purchased in recent years were special types supplied by Irish stockists which are not made by Irish manufacturers.

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Austin Deasy Mr. Deasy Fine Gael

Why is that question answered by the Minister?

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Tom J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fianna Fáil

(Dublin South-Central): Because we purchase for the Department.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Minister's Department are responsible for contracts.

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John Bruton Mr. Bruton Fine Gael

What is the specific purpose for which those Third World boots were purchased? Was it for a different type of walking?

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Tom J. Fitzpatrick Mr. T.J. Fitzpatrick Fianna Fáil

(Dublin South-Central): They were specifically purchased for troops in the Lebanon.

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