Sorca Clarke
Ceist:124. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence to outline the current schedule of planned capital works at Custume Barracks, Athlone. [72658/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 17 December 2025
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Freagraí scríofa
There is one capital project currently in procurement for Custume Barracks; the New Engineer Equipment Stores. Construction of the new Stores building is expected to commence in Q1 2026 providing an energy efficient and cost effective facility whilst also delivering a more central and consolidated location for management of equipment at Custume Barracks.
In addition to the New Engineer Equipment store, the following projects have been completed at Custume Barracks to-date in 2025:
• Replacement Hangar for the Emergency Ambulance Service
• Band Hall Heat Pump Installation
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.