Noel Grealish (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for coming before the committee. We all support the military, which does brilliant work. I particularly want to mention the Renmore Barracks at Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa in Galway, where the battalion, An Chéad Chathlán Coisithe, which is abroad in Lebanon at present, is stationed. The Minister of State spoke of the savings for the Defence Forces of €11 million on the pension fund. Is this money that will be saved within the existing Vote? Perhaps the Minister of State could elaborate on that.

Reference was made to equipment and the Minister of State highlighted that, but does he know what is the cost to date of the excellent work the Irish Naval Service is doing in saving many lives? Will the Minister of State also provide details on the maintenance of dwelling houses and where they are located? A housing estate was built in Galway at one point but I believe the military sold it a number of years ago. The figures make for interesting reading. How many dwelling houses does the military actually own?