Written answers
Tuesday, 19 October 2021
Department of Defence
Defence Forces
Mark Ward (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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531. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the status of efforts to resolve the issue of post-1994 contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50638/21]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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A review of contracts of service of personnel who enlisted in the Permanent Defence Force after 1 January 1994 has been conducted by civil and military staff and a draft report has been prepared outlining various options and a number of recommendations. These recommendations require Department of Public Expenditure and Reform consideration from a costs and pensions perspective. Discussions with PDFORRA on the recommendations will take place following the conclusion of consultation with the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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532. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on a matter regarding the use of a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50735/21]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I am advised that my Department has received a request for the use of this building and that my officials have sought additional information from the applicant in order to allow for the appropriate consent to be granted.
Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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533. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the amount of money invested in the Curragh Camp in each of the past three years; the areas in which such investment was made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50963/21]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I am assuming that the Deputy's question relates to capital building investment at the DFTC, Curragh Camp. The table below sets out the information sought.
2019 | 2020 | 2021 |
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Refurbishment of Block 7 Plunkett | Refurbishment of Block 7 Plunkett | Refurbishment of Block 7 Plunkett |
Replace Ammo Depot Building | Replace Ammo Depot Building | Replace Ammo Depot Building |
Upgrade of Show Rooms 1, 2 & 3, Cadet’s Mess | Upgrade of Shower Rooms 1, 2 & 3, Cadet’s Mess | Provision of Rifle Range & Associated Works |
Provision of Rifle Range & Associated Works | CCTV Installation Upgrade | |
Pearse Barracks Refurbishment | Refurb Of Hospital Wards 2 And 8 | |
Re-Roofing Of Disaster Store | Fire Proofing Upgrade, Cadet’s Mess | |
CCTV Installation Upgrade | ||
Refurb Of Hospital Wards 2 And 8 | ||
€2.955 million | €2.667 million | €1.294 million |
In addition the Deputy may wish to note the following major capital projects which are included in the 5 Year infrastructure programme and are at an advanced stage of delivery and are scheduled to commence on site in 2022 :
- Provision of a new Cadet school ;
- Provision of a new CIS workshop;
- Provision of a new ARW Headquarters.
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