Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2024
106. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if Haulbowline naval base has the capability to dock a military naval ship of 210 metres in length; and if not, the funding that would be required in order to be able to securely dock a military naval ship of this size. [25086/24]
View answerThe Deputy may be aware that the largest vessels in the fleet are the P60 class, measuring 90 metres in length. My officials have advised that the berthage facilities do not extend to accommodating a Ship of the dimensions referred to by the Deputy and as my Department has not been advised of any requirements to accommodate such a ship, I am not in a position to advise further.
