Naval Service General Discussion - Fleet, Manpower, Policy

Thanks some interesting historical information there, a lot which is in the public domain. You are correct re plans for blocks 9 and 11. I also understand Block 10 is planned for redevelopment over the medium term. Your point is a fair one, the DF is lumbered with a bunch of old buildings across many locations but unless it moves to new sites, such is the state of dilapidation they should either be torn down or renovated. Haulbowline is an example par excellence. It really sends a signal to those who serve where they stand.

good man, no need for the condescension there, not all posters here have access to the book you refer. Secondly, thanks for clarifying re some of the buildings on Haulbowline, however, this poses the obvious question as to why they are not under DF control at this point? The location presents questions of access and to whom they present the best use - to other govt departments they are in effect stranded assets. No ?

When both IPVs are in service is there a suggestion that they will reclass them as another class rather than IPVs?

The Kiwis that are over here helping getting the IPVs in service was that part of the overall package that we paid new zealand?

So with the Defence Review saying what everyone knows about the cables out at sea could we see the state buy a vessel like the UKs RFA proteus before we see the MRV? Irish lights are replacing there vessel shortly is there much life left in it?

Looks like the IPVs are getting closer to operations. No east coast base picked yet. Dohvolle had mentioned wicklow town and others south dublin. I wonder is there a bit of poltics been played over the base so TDs can cut the ribbion in there area?

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41467897.html

ya if there was ever any doubt, the fact that Jennifer Carroll Mc Neill is the TD for Dun Laoighaire should swing it IMHO.

Article below from the Journal. They are saying high numbers in training which is good news and i dont think the examiner will be getting an invite any day soon to the naval base.

https://www.thejournal.ie/irish-naval-service-criticism-6476975-Sep2024/

It will be interesting to see if the government will try to get two ships to say hello to the russians for show?

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41471026.html

They could even go wild and send 2 P60s and 2 Casas.

What any government would do with a photo like that show it too the media. Harris can show james joyce along side a russian ship off the west coast taken from a casa and say look i am taking security very serious.

I see DLR are starting Dún Laoghaire Harbour masterplan consulation. The state should look to take full control of the old ferry building and car park back from DLR.

Apart from east coast base it could also be a Naval & Army reserve base.

With the thousands the walk on the pier it would also be a great place to advertise the defence forces.