Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 March 2024
151. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the programme of improvement works that will be undertaken this year at Army barracks throughout the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. The 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, as well as maintenance and storage of equipment for land, sea and airborne operational requirements.
The Deputy may wish to note that there are currently over €147m worth of IDP projects underway at different stages of development, from design planning and construction to substantial completion. Significant projects include:
• Upgrade and refurbishment of three buildings at McKee Barracks (Printing Press Block F office block and former Chief of Staff house for conversion to a medical facility
• Casement Aerodrome Military Medical Facility
• Upgrade of two buildings (Block 4 Accommodation and Block 9 Office Block at the Naval Base, Haulbowline
• Upgrade of former USAC Accommodation Block, Galway
• New CIS Workshop Facility, Defence Forces Training Centre
• A New Accommodation Block and Refurbishment of Block 1 at Collins Barracks
• Aikens Barracks Dining Hall
• Stephen’s Barracks Block C accommodation
• ARW New HQ Building
• Various projects to develop the Joint Induction Training Centre in Gormanston Camp
• Gymnasium works at Finner Camp, Casement Aerodrome, Haulbowline Naval Base and Renmore Barracks
• Coolmoney Camp New Vehicle Garaging Facility
• DFTC Garaging Facility
• Casement Aerodrome - Hangar 3 Upgrade and New Doors
