Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2021
35. Deputy Gary Gannon asked the Minister for Defence if the re-opening of St. Bricin's Military Hospital or the construction of a new purpose-built military medical facility staffed by members of the Medical Corps will be committed to in order to better prepare readiness in the face of future challenges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34675/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy may wish to note that the Land Development Agency has confirmed to my Department that they are interested in acquiring the St. Bricins land holding for the purpose of developing housing provision. The necessary legal preparatory work to give effect to this transfer is well advanced.
In this regard, I can confirm that the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme includes provision for the relocation and development of a new purpose built medical facility. The relocation when completed will not diminish, in any way, the provision of the existing comprehensive range of medical care currently provided to all serving personnel of the Permanent Defence Forces.
