Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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38. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the progress of refurbishment works at Aiken Barracks, Dundalk and Gormanston Camp, County Meath in line with the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Programme 2020-2025; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24777/21]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Defence Forces Built Infrastructural Programme 2020-2025 was published in January 2020. This Programme, which is a 5 year plan, provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe

The following capital projects are included in the Infrastructure Development Plan for progression in respect of the locations referenced by the Deputy:

Dundalk Aikens Barracks - Central Heating Boiler Decentralisation-Tenders in respect of this project are currently under evaluation and a Main Contractor is expected to be appointed in the coming months; Dining Hall Upgrade- planned for commencement in 2024 for completion in 2025.

Gormanstown Camp - Upgrade to NDA Range- Contractor is currently on site with works expected to be completed later his year; Dining Hall Upgrade- planned for commencement in 2024 for completion in 2025.