PQ 249
249. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Naval Fleet Replacement Programme; whether any limitation on the size or displacement of future Naval Service vessels has been introduced or is under consideration; whether any such limitation would preclude the acquisition of multi-role combat vessels; whether the Department has assessed the implications of any such limitation for future operational capability and for crew safety, including in North Atlantic sea conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60338/26]
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249. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Defence the status of the Naval Fleet Replacement Programme; whether any limitation on the size or displacement of future Naval Service vessels has been introduced or is under consideration; whether any such limitation would preclude the acquisition of multi-role combat vessels; whether the Department has assessed the implications of any such limitation for future operational capability and for crew safety, including in North Atlantic sea conditions; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60338/26]
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