Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Defence the reason sufficient investment has not been made to have accommodation at the military barracks, Castlebar brought up to standard for the conduct of training camps; if he intends to allocate moneys in 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25220/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Castlebar Military Barracks is primarily a Reserve Defence Force facility that provides training facilities, office accommodation and storage facilities for Permanent Defence Force Cadre and Unit personnel of Units stationed in the Barracks. The estimated cost of the refurbishment works necessary to effect compliance with building, health and safety, and fire regulations in order to provide permanent accommodation and catering facilities for RDF summer camps raises significant value for money considerations. Therefore, there are no plans at present to carryout any major building or refurbishment works on the barracks. Minor works will continue to be carried out, as necessary, to facilitate personnel currently stationed in the Barracks. The military authorities have assured me that the Western Brigade has sufficient accommodation and training facilities to cater for RDF training camps in 2006.