Defence Forces Equipment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2019

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Questions (102)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

102. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding will be secured in 2020 for a new electric target range at the Defence Forces training centre; if so, when work will commence; and the estimated time for completion. [51698/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the procurement process for the acquisition of the target range and the associated civil works is now underway. I am advised that it is expected that the works will commence in Q3 2020, with an estimated time for completion of 12 months.