Hmm. So the shape and capabilities of an EPV will, in fact, be a political statement by whatever government approves it regarding the direction of Ireland's defence policy regarding international cooperation. Even if it's called the LE UN Missions Only, it'll be a statement. Because the kind of EPV being talked about is beyond the needs of Irish territorial patrols. Indeed, I suggest that anything with 250m lane capacity is never going to be primarily a patrol vessel. It's a vessel that can also patrol. Hence the talk about a 9 ship flotilla.
PS let the crusties whine. The state has already proved willing to ignore them. As it should.
PS let the crusties whine. The state has already proved willing to ignore them. As it should.
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