193 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Finance the cost of the new location in Newbridge for Army headquarters and Department of Defence staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40158/10]

The cost of the new decentralised headquarters for the Department of Defence and the Army at Newbridge, Co. Kildare, is €30,394,840.00 including VAT and site acquisition costs. The fitting out of the canteen and the supply and installation of furniture will follow under separate contracts. The provision of equipment such as IT, telephones, staff training and moving expenses, e.g. transfers of files will be a matter for the Department of Defence.