Robert Troy
Question:18. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence his priorities for Custume Barracks in Athlone in County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34451/15]
View answerThursday, 8 October 2015
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As I have said on a number of occasions Custume Barracks is and will continue to be an important operational military barracks. There are no plans to change this.
There is an ongoing capital building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. Under this programme there has been considerable capital investment at Custume Barracks, Athlone in recent years, amounting to some €6.4m from 2009 to date.
While there are no major capital projects planned for this year, it is planned to undertake a major refurbishment of the Barrack Dining Hall starting in 2017. In addition there are ongoing works required to ensure the upkeep and repair of buildings and provide facilities generally for personnel.