I am advised by the Military Authorities of the following projects at the DFTC Curragh Camp that are at various stages of progression:
Project
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Estimated Cost
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Project Status
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Range Upgrade and Installation of Automated Marking System
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€2m
|
Commenced - Works Ongoing
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New Cadet School HQ (Refurbish Old Guard room Pearse Bks)
|
€2.5m
|
To Commence Quarter 3 2021
|
Plunkett Block 1 ACS locker room facility
|
€0.3m
|
To Commence 2021
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Ceannt 1 Block fire protection & ablution upgrade
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€0.3m
|
To Commence 2021
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Cadets Mess fire proofing upgrade
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€0.28m
|
To Commence 2021
|
Sleeping Accommodation - emergency lighting Phase 1
|
€0.25m
|
To Commence 2021
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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.