Written answers

Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Department of Defence

Decentralisation Programme

9:00 pm

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 1374: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made regarding the decentralisation to Newbridge; the costs incurred to date; the estimated cost of the project; the timeframe involved in completing the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30265/08]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the Government decision on decentralisation provides for the transfer of my Department's Dublin-based civil service staff, together with a number of military personnel, to Newbridge, Co. Kildare. Close to 90% of clerical/administrative staff are now in place in preparation for the move to Newbridge. The building is under construction and is expected to be ready for occupation by December 2009. Site acquisition, building construction and fit-out costs are borne on the Vote of the Office of Public Works. I understand that the estimated total cost of the project is approximately €30 million.

Photo of Jack WallJack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 1375: To ask the Minister for Defence the progress made regarding the decentralisation of the Defence Forces Headquarters to the Curragh; the costs incurred to date; the estimated cost of the project; the timeframe involved in completing the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30266/08]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Government Decision on decentralisation provides for the transfer of Defence Force Headquarters (DFHQ) to the Curragh. A state-owned site in the Curragh has been chosen for a new building to accommodate DFHQ. The outline design of the building has been developed in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW) and the planning process has been completed. The project will proceed to the next stage, invitation of tenders for construction of the new building, subject to completion of tender documentation by OPW and approval of the necessary funding. The total cost and timescale for completion of the project will be determined by the outcome of the tender competition. Expenditure on the project will be borne on the Vote for the OPW.

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