Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 May 2026
119. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Defence if she will provide a list of all capital projects, including Defence Forces infrastructure projects, delivered under the remit of her Department which have been completed on time and within budget in Kilkenny in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33459/26]
View answerI wish to thank the Deputy for her interest in this matter. One of my key priorities as Minister for Defence is to ensure that there is continued investment in infrastructure. The capital expenditure for building works in military installations and barracks across the country for the last five years was approximately €170 million. In particular, the development of accommodation for new recruits has been a priority for my Department.
|
Year |
Project |
Project Cost Inc VAT |
|
2026 |
New Barrack Accountant Store |
€0.63m |
|
2024 |
Refurbishment Block C |
€0.78m |
|
2022 |
Underground Services and watermain replacement |
€0.65m |
|
2021 |
New Gymnasium |
€3.3m |
This year the capital allocation stands at €69.5 million for capital investment. In addition, 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 €13.5 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.
