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Defence Forces

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Questions (37, 53)

John Brady

Question:

37. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Defence the plans for the development of live in-base accommodation for serving members of the Defence Forces. [25005/21]

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Pádraig O'Sullivan

Question:

53. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence if he will invest in accommodation and ancillary services for members of the Defence Forces or their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24989/21]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 37 and 53 together.

It has been a long-standing policy, to discontinue the historic provision of tied housing to DF personnel. This policy of discontinuing housing provision was introduced for the Defence Forces in the late 1990's. It is not intended to reverse this long-standing policy.

The provision of housing is a matter for the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and my Department assists in any way it can in support of such applications for assistance, when requested to do so.

Single-Living-In accommodation is provided in every permanently occupied military installation. It is provided for long term and transient use.

There is a 5 year infrastructure plan in place which is now being implemented that will significantly improve the quality of the Defence Forces building stock. The Plan forecasts the allocation of €145m towards investment over the period 2020 to 2025.

Some noteworthy projects aimed at improving accommodation standards for personnel are expected to commence on site in the coming months such as USAC (Renmore. Galway) and upgrades to Block H at McKee Barracks. The Deputy may wish to note the refurbishment project in Block 8 Haulbowline has now commenced. These projects represent a combined cost of €17m.

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