Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)

The Department is engaged in an ongoing capital building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. Under this programme, there has been considerable capital investment in Custume Barracks. Recent major projects include the provision of additional living-in accommodation, construction of a new gymnasium, refurbishment and extension of the Water Gate building as office accommodation and the provision of new underground services and associated works. The construction of new armoured vehicle garaging has recently reached substantial completion and the repair and upgrading of the heating system in the dining hall is under way. Approximately €5.8 million of the capital budget has been invested in Custume Barracks during the past five years.

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