I propose to take Questions Nos. 183 and 184 together.
As the Deputy will be aware the project referred to forms part of a wider initiative in Portlaoise in relation to the provision of new buildings for An Garda Síochána and the Defence Forces. My Department has confirmed to both the Irish Prison Services and the OPW that the Defence Forces have a current operational requirement in Portlaoise. Accordingly, the OPW are now overseeing the delivery of a new building for these purposes. While the Department does provide assist in accommodating Veterans services, the primary responsibility for sourcing such accommodation rests with the relevant Veterans organisation in the first instance. That being said, my Department will consider the scope for other users of the new building when same is completed and handed over to the Department.