Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

To be clear, I said that at the end of 2017 some €35 million worth of projects were at various stages of implementation ranging from design to construction. I did not say that €35 million was spent in 2017. I wish it was so but unfortunately, that was not the case. A number of years ago the Department sought a review of all accommodation for members of the Defence Forces. We are now in a position where we have funding available to spend on accommodation blocks in various barracks around the country. I said that some €14.2 million has been provided for the delivery of these projects in 2018 but during 2017, €35 million worth of projects were at various stages of implementation ranging from design to construction. I do not want the Deputy to be under the impression that I spent €35 million in 2017. That figure relates to the range of projects-----

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