The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi-annual timeframe. Over the course of the programme it is projected that some €145m will be allocated to ensure programme delivery.
I wish to advise the Deputy that the following Capital works projects at Sarsfield and Collins Barracks are at various stages of progression:
Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick
Project
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Estimated Cost
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Project Commenced
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Limerick Gym
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€3,268,277.80
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2020– works ongoing
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Collins Barracks, Cork
Project
|
Estimated Cost
|
Project Commenced
|
PSS Centre
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€364,273.71
|
2020– works ongoing
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Block 5 - Heating upgrade (heat pump)
|
€105,702.55
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2020 -works substantially complete
|
Storage shed - Transport Company
|
€54,071.40
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2019- works substantially complete
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The Deputy may also wish to note that my Department has allocated in the region of €10m this year to the Defence Forces for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of its building stock. This devolved budget is a regular feature of the Delegated functions assigned to the Defence Forces by my Department. The individual prioritisation of specific projects to be carried out is solely a matter for the Defence Forces in keeping with the delegated nature of this budget.