Ivana Bacik
Question:147. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence his plans to ensure that housing in barracks around the country is used. [10214/24]
View answerTuesday, 5 March 2024
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Single living-in accommodation is provided for use by personnel for various reasons including those on residential training courses, on operational deployments at short notice, etc. By its nature it is not designed for long-stay accommodation. The occupancy of SLI accommodation can fluctuate on a daily basis, depending on location, the number of courses being held in a location and the duration of the course.
A key feature of the Infrastructure Development Plan is the modernisation and upgrading of accommodation facilities for serving members of the Defence Forces. In addition, a consultant has been commissioned by the Defence Forces to assess the condition of the vacant housing in barracks and its suitability for conversion/refurbishment to provide for additional single living-in accommodation for Defence Force personnel. A report in this regard is expected soon.