Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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12. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans and priorities for the future of Custume Barracks in Athlone, County Roscommon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6894/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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There is an ongoing capital building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces. Under this programme there has been considerable capital investment at Custume Barracks, Athlone in recent years, amounting to some €6.4m from 2009 to date.

While there are no major capital projects planned for this year, there are ongoing works required to ensure the upkeep and repair of buildings and provide facilities generally for personnel.

Custume Barracks is and will continue to be an important operational military barracks. There are no plans to change this.