Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Gormanston Camp is, and will continue to be, an important operational military installation. There are no plans to change this. The camp is a vital training asset for the Defence Forces in respect of activities such as recruit and three star training, overseas pre-deployment training, small arms live fire training and live fire air defence training. Gormanston is currently the only site in the defence property portfolio that is used for air defence training and Air Corps firing.

My Department has invested considerably in facilities and infrastructure at Gormanston Camp. Since 2010, just over €688,000 has been spent on a range of capital and non-capital developments and improvements. This is in addition to routine ongoing investment in the repair and maintenance of the facility.

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