Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021
447. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the full list of capital works projects valued at over €2 million in the Defence Forces that are ongoing at present; and when each capital project will be completed. [25918/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe ‘Defence Forces 5 year Infrastructure Programme 2020 – 2025’, provides for the implementation of the policy approach outlined in the White Paper on Defence and will enhance Defence Forces physical infrastructure and accommodation as an important component of defence capability.
This Programme reflects the complex environment in which the Defence Forces operate and the corresponding need for appropriate infrastructure to provide for accommodation and training of personnel and the maintenance and storage of equipment for land, sea and airborne operational requirements.
The Revised Estimates for Public Services 2021 provides for a capital expenditure allocation of €27 million for Subhead A.13 - Defence Forces Built Infrastructure: Construction and Maintenance - in the Defence Vote.
This allocation facilitates the progression of a significant number of Defence Forces Built Infrastructure projects in various military installations throughout the country.
The table below sets out the Defence capital works projects, valued at over €2 million, that are currently under construction and their anticipated completion date.
Ongoing Capital Works Projects > €2m
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Project/Programme |
Anticipated Completion Date |
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Construction of new Gymnasium at Stephens Barracks, Kilkenny. |
Quarter 2, 2021 |
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Construction of new Gymnasium at Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick. |
Quarter 3, 2021 |
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Provision of Electric Target Range and installation of associated Automatic Marking System, Defence Forces Training Centre, Curragh Camp. |
Quarter 4, 2021 |
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Upgrade of Block 8 Accommodation, Haulbowline, Cork. |
Quarter 2, 2022 |
