Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 October 2025
53. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if consideration is being given to reopening the Irish Army apprentice school in Devoy barracks as part of the expansion in recruitment of the Defence forces. [53497/25]
View answerI am advised that the premises referenced by the Deputy was sold by my Department in 2002.
The ongoing need for technical expertise in the Defence Forces is being met by a comprehensive range of training and education. This is delivered both internally and in conjunction with a number of collaborative partners across the Further and Higher Education sector, such as the South East Technological University, Munster Technological University and SOLAS. Further evaluation is currently progressing on the recommendation of the Commission on the Defence Forces regarding the development of a National Defence Academy and an Apprentice School for the Defence Forces.
