Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
176. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence the current capital works that are ongoing at present at Curragh Camp; when each of those projects will be completed; and the estimated cost of each project, in tabular form. [31967/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe following are the current capital works that are ongoing at the DFTC, Curragh Camp. Below sets out the various stages of construction, tender procurement, design or planning of each project, the estimation completion and estimate cost.
|
Project |
Project Status |
Estimated Completion |
Estimated Cost (incl. VAT) |
|
CIS workshops / store |
Construction |
2026 |
€8.6M |
|
Transport Body Workshop and Ancillary Offices Electrical Upgrade |
Letter of Intent Issued |
2026 |
€0.7M |
|
ARW - New HQ Block |
Live on etenders |
2026 |
€13.8M |
|
ARW Training Centre Roofing (Old Cinema) |
Live on etenders |
2026 |
€0.6M |
|
1 Block Ceannt Accommodation Refurbishment |
Design Team Evaluation |
2027 |
€3M |
|
LED External Street Lighting Conversion |
Design / Planning |
2026 |
€0.9M |
|
Military College Auditorium Suite |
Design / Planning |
2027 |
€6.5M |
|
Military Medical Facility and Medical School Upgrade |
Design / Planning |
2027 |
€6.8M |
|
New Bonded Warehouse Building NSRC |
Design / Planning |
2027 |
€3.5M |
|
West Side Locker Facility |
Design / Planning |
2028 |
€1.5M |
|
New Student Accommodation Facility |
Design / Planning |
2028 |
€14M |
The Deputy may also wish to know that the following capital works were completed since 2020 for the DFTC at a total cost of €16.3M.
• New Vehicle Garaging Facility
• New Vehicle Garaging – Coolmoney Camp
• Engineer Logistics Office
• ARW Enabling Works
• Cadet School HQ
• St Bricins Re Location - Barracks Services Engineer Store
• Provision of a new Electric Target Range
• Upgrade of Block 7, Plunkett Barracks Accommodation
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 €12.5 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.
