Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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83. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the breakdown of the infrastructural development plan for the Defence Forces; the total amount allocated; the amount allocated to each barracks and training centre; the timeframe involved in the plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6928/22]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The Defence Forces built infrastructure programme (IDP) as published in January 2020 provides a blueprint for investment in the Defence Forces built infrastructure over a multi annual timeframe. The IDP is a rolling plan and as such is iterative in nature thus ensuring that it remains relevant and that investment is targeted where most needed. It provides a breakdown of projects per formation while further outlining the individual location of each project.

The capital allocation for 2022 in respect of such projects stands at approx €35m. In addition, a further €10m is being provided to the Defence Forces for the purposes of maintenance of current stock.

The Deputy may wish to note a selection of projects which are under construction or scheduled for commencement in 2022.

- Upgrade of Block 8, Haulbowline - €4m

- Remediation of Spencer Jetty at the Naval Base, Haulbowline - €3.1m

- Cadet School, DFTC - €4.1m

- Upgrade of Former USAC Block, Renmore - €8.4m

- New Accommodation Block, Collins Barracks - €3.5m

- New CIS Workshop Facility, Defence Forces Training Centre - €7.3m

- ARW New HQ Building - €4.4m

- Upgrade and refurbishment of two buildings at McKee Barracks - €15m

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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84. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if his Department is undertaking a feasibility study on the future use of Cathal Brugha Barracks as correspondence confirms that the Land Development Agency is not; if his attention has been drawn to that the fact that it has been confirmed that the Land Development Agency has not had engaged with his Department or the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on this issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6958/22]