Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 December 2021
77. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he has plans to upgrade Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin; if he has commissioned a report into the future of the barracks; if so, the intention of such a report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59640/21]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware Cathal Brugha Barracks is the only operational military installation in Dublin City. In 2020, the Refurbishment of Accommodation Blocks 1 & 2 was completed at a cost of €2.8m. Additional capital investment called for in the Infrastructure Development Plan provides for the provision of APC Garaging works which are scheduled to commence in 2024.
As part of the Housing for All Implementation Fund, my Department has submitted an application for funding to conduct a Cost Benefit Analysis should a relocation of Cathal Brugha Barracks arise for consideration. For the avoidance of doubt, there is no policy decision that the Barracks be relocated rather the purpose of the proposed study is an exploratory exercise to assess the full implications should such a proposal arise.
