Sorca Clarke
Question:120. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to confirm the date the sonar capability contract was signed; and whether this aligns with earlier public announcements regarding the project. [72601/25]
View answerWednesday, 17 December 2025
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As part of the National Development Plan for the Defence Forces, which I announced last week, sonar capability towed sonar capability was provided for.
This towed sonar capability is the first of its kind in Ireland, will be used for monitoring and surveillance in the subsea domain, thus significantly enhancing maritime security. Final approval was granted in May 2025 and a contract was agreed and signed on the 29 May 2025.