Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
66. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current strength of Defence Forces personnel attached to Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, Renmore, Galway; the numbers in each of the preceding five years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40543/23]
View answerThe overall Defence property portfolio consists of a diverse range of facilities from conventional military barracks to forts, camps and training lands. In addition, the Naval Base, Haulbowline, Co. Cork and Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Dublin 22 are also permanently occupied military installations.
The Defence Forces for reasons of Operational Security do not comment on the specific disposition of personnel at military locations. It should be noted however that the number of personnel stationed at a particular location will frequently vary, as it is a normal operational feature for there to be a constant through-flow of personnel into and out of military installations on an ongoing basis.
Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa, located at Renmore, Galway comprises primarily of an gCéad Chathláin Coisithe (1st Infantry Battalion) and is staffed accordingly to facilitate their operational, support, logistical and training requirements both on the island of Ireland and overseas.
The personnel of an gCéad Chathláin Coisithe have a proud tradition of serving the Irish State and the people of Galway and surrounding counties through its service to Ireland, such as aiding civil authorities, and overseas, through international Defence Forces missions.
