Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 July 2010
490 Deputy Tom Hayes asked the Minister for Defence his plans for the Clonmel Army barracks, County Tipperary; the number of staff from his Department and from army personnel that are currently based there; the amount that has been spent on this barracks in terms of investment in the buildings over the past ten years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31226/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraKickham Barracks, Clonmel, is a permanently occupied barracks with a total of 210 military personnel stationed there at present. In addition, there are 9 civilian staff employed at the barracks. I am advised that total direct expenditure on upgrading and maintenance of the property between 2000 and July 2010 was in the region of €4.5 million.
The Department and the Defence Forces continually review Defence Forces requirements in relation to barracks, infrastructure and other military installations. Properties deemed surplus to requirements are disposed of and the proceeds are invested in the ongoing modernisation of the Defence Forces. There are, however, no plans to alter the current status of Kickham Barracks, at this time.
