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Originally posted by mugsI don't mean that one but a Modular vessel specially built for the Navy (Obviously smaller) but it could be set up for a sea lift capability then re fitted for a Patrol role.
Maybe I'm just thinking out loud
Theres a good man.
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Originally posted by Goldie fish View PostHave a look at the "EPV" thread
Theres a good man.
So don't do it again.....there's a good man!Last edited by mugs; 2 October 2009, 15:48.Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred.
The Charge of the Light Brigade
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I see a Question has been tabled to the minister for defence today(written answer) about funding for the OPVs.
*934. To ask the Minister for Defence the funding which has been allocated for the
building of new off shore patrol vessels; when construction will commence; and if he will
make a statement on the matter. - Ciarán Lynch. [33856/09]
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Originally posted by paul g View PostAdd nothing new , its ripped off from the independent a few weeks ago and is factually incorrect as the tender process is complete.
indeed the bidder has been chosen, according to WOD, and it could be Babcock/Aker/Appledore.
Then again it could be frassmer.
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Regarding the Naval Service Vessel Replacement Programme, the overall tender process for the Offshore Patrol Vessels is complete and we have a preferred bidder. Financing for the Naval Vessel Replacement Programme will be dealt with in the context of the current estimates discussions. I do believe that through the ongoing modernisation of system, structures and capabilities, we can arrive at a reasonable solution, which will fulfil the States requirements for effective maritime capabilities as provided by the Naval Service.
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934. Deputy Ciarán Lynch asked the Minister for Defence the funding which has been allocated for the building of new offshore patrol vessels; when construction will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33856/09]
Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea): My Department’s Vote for 2009 includes an amount of €5m which has been allocated towards the purchase of new Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Naval Service.
This funding has been ear-marked as a down-payment to be made upon the signing of a contract with the preferred bidder who emerged following a recent tender competition organised by my Department.
The Naval Vessel Replacement Programme will be considered as part of the Estimates and budgetary process for 2010. A contract cannot be signed until Government approval has been granted.
Subject to a Government decision on the matter, I would anticipate that the construction of the new vessels would commence a number of months after a contract is signed.
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A little bit of pressure on the bean counters?
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Originally posted by Goldie fish View Post
Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea): My Department’s Vote for 2009 includes an amount of €5m which has been allocated towards the purchase of new Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Naval Service.
."The Question is not: how far you will take this? The Question is do you possess the constitution to go as far as is needed?"
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