Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2024
143. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the plans he has for Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines, Dublin 6; whether part or all of it will be used for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21061/24]
View answerAt the outset, I wish to make it clear that no decision to locate or partially relocation Cathal Brugha Barracks has been made in respect of the sole operational military barracks in Dublin City Centre. My Department has conducted a cost benefit analysis and feasibility study, with involvement from the Defence Forces, to assess the viability or otherwise of relocating existing core Defence Forces operations to an alternative location, as well as exploring the potential of reorganising/reconfiguring current operations/functions within the footprint of Barracks. In parallel with this process, the LDA have carried out their own assessment to evaluate the potential for the site to be repurposed for residential development and/or other uses. The outcomes of these studies are currently being assessed and collated by the Inter-Departmental steering group.
