Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 19 June 2025
236. Deputy Erin McGreehan asked the Minister for Finance if his Department has plans to replace the two decommissioned Revenue customs vessels, the Suirbhéire and the RRC Fáinne; and the measures or plans in place regarding the replacement of these retired boats. [33266/25]
View answerI am advised by Revenue that it currently has two Customs cutters (patrol vessels) in service – RCC Suirbhéir and RCC Faire.
Following a procurement process, a contract for the delivery of a new Revenue Customs cutter was signed with AuxNaval in August 2023 and a new cutter is expected to come into service later in 2025. This cutter will replace RCC Suirbhéir, which has been in service since 2004 and is approaching the end of its service life. The contract includes an option for a second cutter, which could be a replacement for RCC Faire in time.
