Replacement of auxiliary vessels
Creed urged the Minister to expedite replacing the pre-1938 vessels, citing shipyard redundancies and potential employment. The Minister said replacements would be arranged as needed and agreed to consider the employment aspect; Keating suggested bringing the vessels to Ringsend marina.
asked the Minister for Defence if, in view of the high level of redundancies in Irish shipyards, he will expedite the replacement of his Department's auxiliary vessels as outlined in the reply to Parliamentary Question No. 268 of 15 April 1980.
Comment on this
The replacement of my Department's auxiliary vessels will be arranged according as the need arises and all relevant factors, including those mentioned by the Deputy, will be taken into account.
Comment on this
Is the Minister aware that the launches in question are pre-1938 and that a little expenditure on the boatyards which are starved for jobs, could give very worthwhile employment? Would the Minister have a look at that aspect?
