Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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651. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if he will outline the investment plans for Custume Barracks, Athlone, following the recently announced capital budget for the Defence Forces. [1522/23]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) sets out a programme of anticipated project delivery based on the achievement of the high-level goals as set out in White Paper 2015.The Plan is iterative in nature thus ensuring that it remains relevant and that investment is targeted where most needed. A midterm review of the Plan was recently completed by my Department and the Defence Forces to ensure the Plan continues to reflect current operational requirements.

In respect of Custume Barracks the following projects are either ongoing or scheduled for progression in the coming year at a combined cost of €1.8m (VAT incl):

- EV Points Enabling Works,

- Upgrade to Main Helipad,

- Replacement of EAS Hangar,

- Band Hall Heat Pump Installation,

- Main Billet Block Heat Pump Installation.