Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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296. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the funding that is being allocated for regeneration of the Curragh Camp for residents and students attending schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9092/17]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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As recently stated the Department is engaged in an ongoing building programme designed to modernise and enhance the training, operational and accommodation facilities available to members of the Defence Forces within the Curragh Camp. As part of the White Paper implementation a comprehensive assessment has been undertaken of the infrastructure within the Camp. From this assessment a development plan is being completed which will inform the regeneration programme for the Camp. A number of projects have already commenced in the Camp.

In 2017 the projected spend on infrastructure within the Camp is approximately €8m. Projects include a secure storage facility, accommodation upgrade, gas conversion programme and the upgrade of locker facilities. Development and maintenance of schools is a matter for the Department of Education and Skills.