Defence Forces Museums

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2017

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Questions (635)

Martin Heydon

Question:

635. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans to further develop the military museum on the Curragh, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2693/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The current Defence Forces infrastructure plan does not include plans to further develop the Curragh Visitor Centre (known locally as the Military Museum). As part of the White Paper implementation process, which is currently being rolled out across the Defence Organisation, assessments of infrastructure requirements within each military installation including the Curragh Camp are being completed. These assessments will assist in the completion of a rolling 5 year programme for infrastructure development across the military organisation. The programme will set out projects prioritised in line with Defence Forces capability requirements and having regard to the available resource envelope.