As the reply is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose to circulate it in the Official Report.
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Defence Forces Capital Programme for 2004 — Project details
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Proposed Start Date(all 2004)
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Estimated Costs€million
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Refurbishment of Brigade Block: Custume Barracks, Athlone
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October
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2.5
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Upgrade of Cookhouse, Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick
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September
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2.4
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Refurbishment of Armoury: Dún Uí Mhaolíosa, Galway
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September
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1.8
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New offices and stores for Army Ranger Wing, Curragh
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October
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1.8
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Upgrade of accommodation: Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel
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September
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1.3
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Upgrade of accommodation: Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick
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September
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1.0
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Refurbishment of Battalion Headquarters: Dundalk Barracks
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December
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0.9
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Upgrade of accommodation: Dún Uí Mhaolíosa, Galway
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November
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0.9
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Refurbishment of accommodation: Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin
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November
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0.75
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Refurbishment, Collins Barracks, Cork
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August
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0.6
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Refurbishment of Officers’ Mess, McDermott Barracks, Curragh
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August
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0.6
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Sports Pavilion, Curragh
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August
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0.6
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Simulator Building, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel
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August
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0.5
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Security Fencing and CCTV system, Curragh
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May
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0.5
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Military Museum, Collins Barracks, Cork
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September
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0.4
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Upgrade sewage system, Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel
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September
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0.3
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Upgrade Camp Headquarters, Coolmoney Camp
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June
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0.3
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Upgrade anti-tank range, Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow
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August
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0.3
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Energy Efficiency Measures, Curragh
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December
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0.3
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Military Memorial, Merrion Square, Dublin
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November
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0.25
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Fire Safety Works Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel
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October
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0.13
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Capital Works Programme 2004
Custume Barracks — Upgrade of Brigade Block
The brigade block building in Custume Barracks is in very poor condition. It is proposed to refurbish the building fully to provide modern facilities for brigade headquarters.
Sarsfield Barracks — Cookhouse, Men’s Club Upgrade
It is proposed to upgrade the kitchen and storage areas of the existing cookhouse to ensure compliance with legislative requirements. It is also proposed to upgrade the adjacent men's club. The existing mess is in a totally unsuitable timber structure, with inadequate capacity, ablutions etc.
Galway — Armoury Refurbishment
The armoury in Renmore Barracks is in a building which is a protected structure. This building has several major problems, both structural and in its serviceability. It is proposed to refurbish and modernise the building.
ARW — Office and Stores Accommodation Upgrade
Existing office and storage facilities are totally unsatisfactory and do not meet modern standards. It is proposed to upgrade an existing building to provide up-to-date facilities.
Casement Aerodrome Upgrade Accommodation
There is a shortage of other ranks accommodation in Casement Aerodrome. It is proposed to upgrade an existing block to provide modern accommodation facilities.
Sarsfield Barracks — Upgrade P Block
Upgrading of this block is required to provide modern accommodation for other ranks.
Refurbish E Block, Aiken Barracks, Dundalk
E Block is to be refurbished as a battalion headquarters to free living accommodation.
Galway — Upgrade Accommodation
Two of the present accommodation blocks require upgrading to meet current fire standards.
Cathal Brugha — Refurbishment of L and M Blocks
It is proposed to upgrade those blocks to provide transit accommodation for other ranks personnel.
Collins Barracks Cork, Upgrade Men’s Club
The men's club is currently located in an unsuitable area which does not comply with current fire or health and safety standards. It is proposed to upgrade a section of an existing building as a new men's club.
McDermott Barracks, Curragh Camp — Upgrade of Accommodation
It is proposed to upgrade accommodation in this barracks as the Defence Forces training centre, or DFTC, headquarters.
Sports Pavilion DFTC, Curragh Camp
No changing facilities are currently available adjacent to sports pitches. It is proposed to build a purpose-built sports pavilion.
Simulator Building, Casement Aerodrome
A new building is required to house the simulator for the new Pilatus aircraft.
DFTC Curragh Camp Security Works
There is a requirement for additional security works in the DFTC, e.g. additional fencing, CCTV, etc.
Military Museum, Collins Barracks, Cork
It is proposed to upgrade an existing building to serve as a military museum to house the large amount of memorabilia currently held in unsuitable conditions in the barracks.
Casement Aerodrome — Sewerage System Upgrade
There are problems with the sewerage distribution system in Casement Aerodrome at present. It is proposed to assess necessary remedial works and commence improvements in 2004.
Coolmoney Camp — New HQ Building
Existing office facilities for permanent staff in the camp are substandard. It is proposed to provide modern facilities in a new single-storey building.
Anti-tank Range, Glen of Imaal — Upgrade
The existing stop butts are beyond economical repair. It is necessary to build a new stop butts to ensure compliance with range and health and safety legislation.
Energy Efficiency Measures — DFTC Gas Conversion
The provision of natural gas in the DFTC is to optimise energy efficiency measures in the Curragh Camp.
Military Memorial, Merrion Square
This project aims to provide a fitting memorial for deceased members of the Defence Forces while at the same time ensuring the Department's compliance with the Government's direction regarding the 1% for art scheme.
Casement — Officers’ Mess Fire Safety Works
It is proposed to upgrade fire safety — installation of fire doors, compartmentalisation, etc. — in the building to meet current legislative requirements.
