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Defence Forces

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 July 2024

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Questions (31)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

31. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the musical instruments purchased for the Defence Forces School of Music in 2023 and to-date in 2024, in tabular form; and if those musical instruments are insured in the case of loss or damaged. [30050/24]

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The Defence Forces School of Music provides musical support to Irish State and Defence Forces ceremonial events. It also supports a wide range of local and national civilian and sporting events, in addition to the performance of a schools educational programme at primary and secondary level.

The Military Authorities have advised that the following instruments were purchased in the year 2023 and to date in 2024 and the instruments are not insured for loss or damage:

Musical Instrument Purchased 2023

Flutes

2

Oboes

2

Cornets

2

Tuba

1

TOTAL

7

Musical Instrument Purchased 2024

TOTAL

NIL

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