Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 November 2024
37. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to outline all capital investments, if any made by his Department in the constituency of Louth and east Meath since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45395/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraExpenditure by my Department is mainly on pay and allowances, operational costs and capital investment across the Defence Forces. Capital expenditure on projects in the Louth East Meath constituency by my Department are limited to expenditure on the maintenance and upgrade of military installations, including Aiken Barracks.
The capital expenditure on the maintenance and upgrade of military installations for the years 2020 to 2024 in the Louth East Meath constituency has seen over €600,000 invested in Aiken Barracks to improve the central heating system. A further investment of €5.5 million is underway for Aiken Barracks in the construction of a new dining hall. These projects will greatly improve the environment in which Defence Forces personnel work and live.
