Naval Service
Dail Éireann — 2024-10-17
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Pádraig O'Sullivan (FF), Cork North-Central

As I said, all the developments are welcome, and I know they are appreciated by the personnel based in Haulbowline. On the residential side, I understand that the refurbishment of the current block the Tánaiste mentioned will include accommodation for 75 personnel and that there will be further development in another block to allow people to stay on site. There was a sad situation a number of years ago when people resorted to staying on the ships, but that is no longer happening, which is most welcome.
Will the Tánaiste clarify as a final word just when that second block is due to be completed? As I said, it will allow for another 70 to 75 personnel to stay on site.

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