asked the Minister for Defence the average estimated cost of firing one round of ammunition from a bofer's gun off a naval frigate.

The cost of the ammunition most commonly used by naval patrol vessels was £24 per round when last purchased.

What is the cost of firing a Minister?

When a foreign fishing vessel has been captured and brought to court after the firing of numerous rounds, would the money be recoverable by the Irish Government?

I do not think so.

The salvo was fired yesterday.