Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
219. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Defence for an update on the development of Collins Barracks, Cork; the capital investment made at the barracks over the past five years; whether any programme of refurbishment, upgrading or modernisation is planned for the facility; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [11693/26]
View answerOne of my priorities as Minister for Defence is to ensure that there is continued investment in infrastructure. Currently at Collins Barracks the refurbishment of Block 1 Officer/NCO Accommodation is under construction expected completion date of mid-2026 at a cost of €6.3m. The Deputy may also wish to note that the following projects are in the procurement pipeline and/or design stage :
• Refurbishment of Security Duty Centre
• New Garaging Facility
• Upgrade of Main Gate Security
To date, the following capital projects, at a combined cost of €6.25m, have also been completed in Collins Barracks:
• New Accommodation Block
• Personnel Support Services Resources Centre
• I&U Offices – Building 73-1
• Upgrade of Ablutions at Blocks 15 and 16
