Written answers
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
Department of Defence
Defence Forces
Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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322. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the refurbishment works that were carried out at both Cathal Brugha and McKee Barracks in 2021, 2022, and to date in 2023; the nature of these works; and if each capital works project is completed or still ongoing. [9589/23]
Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
| Capital Projects | Year Completed |
|---|---|
| McKee Barracks - Refurbishment of Block H | 2022 |
| McKee Barracks - External Upgrade of Guardroom HQ Building | 2022 |
| McKee Barracks - Refurbishment of Barrack Foreman Stores | 2022 |
The Deputy may also wish to note the following projects which are scheduled for commencement in 2023 :
| Capital Projects | Year |
|---|---|
| McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of East Wall Terrace Building | 2023 |
| McKee Barracks – Provision of Printing Press | 2023 |
| McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Former Chief of Staff’s House into Medical Aid Post | 2023 |
| McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Block F | 2023 |
| McKee Barracks – Refurbishment of Centralised Locker Facility | 2023 |
No major capital refurbishment works were carried out in Cathal Brugha in the period stated referenced by the Deputy.
The Deputy may also wish to note that my Department has allocated €10m this year to the Defence Forces for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of its building stock. This devolved budget is a regular feature of the Delegated functions assigned to the Defence Forces by my Department. The individual prioritisation of specific projects to be carried out is solely a matter for the Defence Forces in keeping with the delegated nature of this budget.
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