Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Defence the cost of purchasing and the fitting out of the containers which were procured for living accommodation at Cathal Brugha Barracks, Dublin 6 in 2008; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40846/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Twenty containerised accommodation units have been provided for temporary accommodation for third-level students in Cathal Brugha Barracks. These units were built as accommodation units for single occupancy. The units consist of en-suite accommodation and are fully furnished and heated. The Military authorities advise me that the units are compliant with all relevant regulations, and are similar to units used for accommodating troops in some missions overseas . The units were purchased pending completion of the living-in accommodation study, which is currently ongoing. The cost of purchasing the accommodation units was €164,741 (VAT inclusive) and the fitting out of the containers cost an additional €40,000. These containers have an expected life of 12-15 years and will, once the need for them in Cathal Brugha Barracks has passed, be retained for use in training location in Ireland or on overseas missions.