Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
152. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Defence the measures being taken to create additional accommodation for military personnel in Collins Barracks, Cork; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [71839/25]
View answerAt present, construction is ongoing for the refurbishment of Block 1 Officer/NCO Accommodation. This project is to provide 25 bedrooms for those personnel based in Collins Barracks in the newly refurbished Block. It is expected to be completed in mid-2026.
The Deputy may also wish to note that the new Accommodation Block for 41 personnel was completed in 2024 increasing the supply of single living-in (SLI) accommodation for enlisted personnel stationed in Collins Barracks
My Department also allocates funding each year to the Defence Forces for the maintenance, repair and upkeep of its building stock. This year a devolved budget of €12.5 million was assigned by my Department to the Defence Forces for these tasks. 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.
