Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 May 2026
179. Deputy Emer Currie 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 Departments which have been completed on time and within budget in Dublin West in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33673/26]
View answer181. Deputy Barry Ward 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 Dublin in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33820/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 179 and 181 together.
The capital expenditure for building works in military installations and barracks across the country for the last five years was some €170 million. This year the capital allocation stands at €69.5 million for capital investment with a further €13.5 million allocation for ongoing maintenance and running costs.
The information sought by the Deputy is as follows:
|
Year of Completion |
Project |
Project Cost Inc VAT |
|
2025 |
Casement Aerodrome: Modular Accommodation |
€2m |
|
2024 |
Casement Aerodrome: Main Technical Stores Refurbishment |
€0.9m |
|
2024 |
McKee Barracks: New MTF Former Chief of Staff House Upgrade |
€1.45m |
|
2024 |
McKee Barracks: Printing Press relocation |
€2.32m |
|
2024 |
Casement Aerodrome: Hangar 3 upgrade and new door |
€1.36m |
|
2024 |
McKee Barracks: Upgrade of Block F |
€17.57m |
|
2024 |
McKee Barracks: New Locker Block |
€1.83m |
|
2023 |
McKee Barracks: Refurbishment of East Wall Building |
€0.75m |
|
2023 |
Casement Aerodrome: Hangar 3 Roof-light replacement |
€0.3m |
|
2022 |
Casement Aerodrome: Runway Led Lights |
€0.47m |
|
2022 |
McKee Barracks: Refurb of Block H |
€6.58m |
|
2022 |
McKee Barracks: Guard Room Roof Upgrade |
€1.12m |
|
2022 |
Casement Aerodrome: Watermains upgrade |
€1.16m |
|
2021 |
Casement Aerodrome: Replace of standby generators at Casement Aerodrome |
€0.22m |
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.
