asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline in respect of Collins Barracks and Cathal Brugha Barracks (1) the number of Army personnel attached to each barracks (2) the number of Army personnel who live in barrack accommodation (3) the total square footage of the buildings in each barracks and (4) the site area of each barracks.
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
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Limerick West): The reply is as follows: (1) and (2) for reasons of security, it is not the practice to disclose details of the number of personnel in military posts. (3) the information is not readily available and there would be a disproportionate expenditure of public time involved in compiling the information.
(4) Collins Barracks — 19 acres; Cathal Brugha Barracks — 49 acres.