Emer Currie
Ceist:59. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence if a new infrastructure development plan is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53503/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 7 October 2025
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The original Defence Forces Infrastructure Development Plan (IDP) set out a programme of project delivery for the years 2023 to 2027. The most recent iteration of the IDP estimated infrastructure requirements to be in the region of some €359m for the coming years. At the end of 2024 there were over €230m worth of projects underway at different stages of development. This level of expenditure will continue to increase as the IDP is implemented. Over the last five years, 43 capital infrastructure projects were completed across the Defence Forces installations and barracks.
Building on this success, it is now intended to develop a series of masterplans for each Defence Forces installation. This approach will identify from the outset the infrastructure requirements in line with capability development for each installation with an associated prioritisation of projects and a phased timeline for delivery. These plans will dovetail with developments identified under the current Infrastructure Development Plan, and will also layout requirements for the years from 2027 onwards.
The first such masterplan for the Airside in Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, was completed earlier this year and sets out a number of recommendations in relation to the development of the aerodrome in response to the level of ambition this Government has set for the Air Corps. The development of a masterplan for Haulbowline Naval Base is now underway and the procurement of consultants for the development of the Landside in Casement Aerodrome will commence shortly.