Catherine Murphy
Question:155. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to provide an update on the various capital works taking place at Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel. [35950/23]
View answerTuesday, 25 July 2023
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The Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. The Programme reflects the complex environment in which the Defence Forces operate and the corresponding need for appropriate infrastructure to provide for accommodation and training of personnel, maintenance and storage of equipment for land, sea and airborne operational requirements.
In regards to Casement Aerodrome, the following capital works are either ongoing or scheduled to commence over the coming year:
- Upgrade of Hangar 3 Doors- Contractor on site;
- Replacement of Hangar 3 Rooflight- Contractor on site;
- Refurbishment of Main Technical Stores- Contractor expected on site in August;
- Relocation of St Bricins Military Medical Facility- Contractor expected on site during 2024.
- Installation of EV Charging Points- completed this year.
In addition to the above my Department allocates funding each year to the Defence Forces for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of its building stock. This devolved budget is a regular feature of the Delegated functions assigned to the Defence Forces by my Department. The individual prioritisation of specific projects to be carried out is solely a matter for the Defence Forces in keeping with the delegated nature of this budget.