Joe Higgins
Question:130 Mr. Higgins (Dublin West) asked the Minister for Defence the works, if any, which he has authorised on the Curragh camp that remain to be carried out. [23144/97]
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
Environmental improvement works to enhance the appearance of the Curragh lands are in the process of completion. Building and engineering projects for the Curragh Camp to the value of about £2 million commenced this year and will be completed in 1998. These include upgrading of accommodation, boiler replacements, improvement to operational areas, painting, tarmacadam and an on-going energy-management programme. Tenders have been received in relation to a further project which will provide special storage facilities for equipment at the camp and it is hoped to place a contract shortly. Further building projects at the camp are likely to be included in the 1998 programme which has yet to be finalised.