Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023
322. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the refurbishment works that were carried out at both Cathal Brugha and McKee Barracks in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023; the nature of these works; and if each capital works project is completed or still ongoing. [9589/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
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Capital Projects |
Year Completed |
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McKee Barracks - Refurbishment of Block H |
2022 |
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McKee Barracks - External Upgrade of Guardroom HQ Building |
2022 |
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McKee Barracks - Refurbishment of Barrack Foreman Stores |
2022 |
The Deputy may also wish to note the following projects which are scheduled for commencement in 2023 :
|
Capital Projects |
Year |
|
McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of East Wall Terrace Building |
2023 |
|
McKee Barracks – Provision of Printing Press |
2023 |
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McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Former Chief of Staff’s House into Medical Aid Post |
2023 |
|
McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Block F |
2023 |
|
McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Centralised Locker Facility |
2023 |
No major capital refurbishment works were carried out in Cathal Brugha in the period stated referenced by the Deputy.
The Deputy may also wish to note that my Department has allocated €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.
