Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2020
15. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding has been secured in 2020 for the construction of a crash rescue building at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; the estimated cost of the project; the duration of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11428/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra16. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if funding has been secured in 2020 for the replacement of hangar 2 and upgrade to hangar 3 at Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; the estimated cost of the project; the duration of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11429/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 15 and 16 together.
The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a five year plan, will provide a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. The Deputy will appreciate that for commercially sensitive reasons I am not in a position to disclose estimated costs at this point in time. As part of this programme, I can confirm that the following projects with a scheduled construction start are as follows:
|
Project Name |
Planned Start |
Estimated construction period |
|
Hangar 3 Upgrade |
2021 |
5 months |
|
Replacement of Hangar 2 |
2023 |
12 months |
|
New Crash Rescue Building |
2024 |
8 months |
