Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 May 2026
303. Deputy John Paul O'Shea 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 Cork North-West in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34722/26]
View answerOngoing investment in and delivery of the Defence Forces Infrastructural programme enhances capability, personnel and organisational outcomes and has delivered positive benefits to military installations throughout the country. A number of important ongoing infrastructural projects set to progress significantly in the coming years.
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.
I can advise the Deputy that the following capital projects were completed in the last five years within budget in Cork North-West:
|
Year |
Project Name |
Cost incl. VAT |
|
2025 |
Collins Barracks - Upgrade of Ablutions Block 15 and 16 |
€477,059.79 |
|
2024 |
Collins Barracks, New Accommodation Block |
€4,490,714.15 |
|
2023 |
Collins Barracks, I&U Collins Buildings, Cork |
€913,029.23 |
|
2022 |
Kilworth NDA Range |
€372,351.32 |
|
2021 |
Collins Barracks Personnel Support Services Resources Centre, Camp Field |
€368,120.23 |
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.
