I propose to take Questions Nos. 14, 38, 42, 55, 56, 70, 78, 87, and 119 together. There are 28 barracks and posts occupied by the Defence Forces — counting the Curragh Camp as one barracks.
My Department are at present examining the future of all military barracks and posts in the context of rationalising military properties. I am not yet in a position to say when decisions will be taken in these matters. All the implications involved, including the relocating of personnel — Deputy Taylor-Quinn mentioned this — will be given the fullest consideration before any decisions are made.
It is not the practice, for security reasons, to disclose the number of troops stationed at any particular military barracks or post.