Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016
993. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the extent to which the budget available to his Department remains sufficient to meet requirements in the current year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27447/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe White Paper on Defence, published in 2015, sets out the roles that Government have assigned to the Defence Forces and the associated capability requirements.
The total budget allocation for the Defence and Army Pensions Votes in 2016 is €906m. This allocation allows the Defence Forces to deliver on all their assigned roles, both at home and overseas, and also facilitates ongoing investment in essential equipment and infrastructure, as identified and prioritised in the White Paper.
