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#NavalService - Naval Service along with the Army and Air Corps that form the Defence Forces reports The Irish Times, has received significant extra money for purchases of new equipment next year.
Morale in the Defence Forces has been hit in recent times because of complaints about wages and shortages of key staff across the forces and the effects of resignations and retirements.
Defence spending next year will increase by €47.5 million to almost €1 billion, though most of the €994 million is absorbed by the pay bill, which will rise €18.5 million. Capital spending will jump €29 million to €106 million.
Minister of State for Defence Paul Kehoe said the upgrading and replacement of equipment would help ensure the Defence Forces could meet its peace keeping obligations on United Nations missions.
For more on the story including upgrade of 'Roisin' class OPV's and fuel facilities at the Naval Base in Cork Harbour click here.