Duncan Smith
Question:337. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if funding has been provided to the Defence Forces to improve and upgrade defence infrastructure to achieve higher environmental standards. [40306/20]
View answerTuesday, 1 December 2020
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The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. Over the course of the programme it is projected that some €145m will be allocated to ensure programme delivery.
A key driver of the Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan will be to achieve higher environmental standards and my Department together with the Defence Forces is committed to continuing to strive to be more resource efficient to reach the Government’s Climate Action Plan targets. All future infrastructure projects, be they new build or refurbishment, will consider the options available to improve and optimise the energy efficiency of our defence infrastructure.