Seán Power
Question:98 Mr. Powe r asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money provided for capital expenditure at the Curragh; if he will give details of the projects involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28008/98]
Vol. 498 No. 5
98 Mr. Powe r asked the Minister for Defence the amount of money provided for capital expenditure at the Curragh; if he will give details of the projects involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28008/98]
Allocation of the capital provision for buildings under subhead L in my Department's Estimates for 1999 is currently being finalised. However, with regard to the Curragh Camp, expenditure of about £0.75 million will be provided for in respect of a number of projects which are currently in progress and will be completed in 1999 — principally the building of an armoury and roof replacement at Connolly Barracks. Tenders have been sought for the major refurbishment project at the ammunition depot and expenditure on this work in 1999 is likely to exceed £2.5 million — further substantial financial provision being required in 2000. It is anticipated that in the normal course some minor capital works will arise during the year.