Mark Ward
Question:274. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Defence the long-term plans for Cathal Brugha Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5615/22]
View answerThursday, 3 February 2022
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As the Deputy will be aware Cathal Brugha Barracks is the only operational military installation in Dublin City and no decision has been taken on the relocation of Defence Forces' operations from Cathal Brugha Barracks.
I can confirm that in the context of the Housing for All Plan, my Department will, with the assistance of the military authorities, engage consultants to carry out a cost-benefit analysis and feasibility study in relation to the viability of relocating Cathal Brugha Barracks to another city centre location or location on the outskirts of Dublin City.
It should be noted that this is an exploratory exercise, the purpose of which is to allow for the identification of all the implications and practicalities of such a possible relocation. The completion of the study will facilitate an informed debate on the feasibility, costs and indeed the practicality of a relocation of DF operations from Cathal Brugha Barracks.