Liz O'Donnell
Question:44 Ms. O'Donnell asked the Minister for Defence his views with regard to rationalisation for Army barracks.
Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Defence Forces' Properties.
Pat Cox
Question:64 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the specific plans, if any, which exist in relation to the disposal of the Army barracks and lands at Ballincollig, County Cork.
Pat Cox
Question:67 Mr. Cox asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has for the sale of Army barracks or their assets in his Department.
Austin Deasy
Question:104 Mr. Deasy asked the Minister for Defence the policy, if any, he has in regard to the acquisition or disposal of property; and if, in particular he has plans to erect any new military barracks.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 44, 64, 67 and 104 together.
A number of military barracks and posts has been closed and disposed of in recent years. These include Griffith Barracks, Dublin, the old barracks at Cavan, Fort Dunree, County Donegal and Cootehill Military Post, County Cavan. Collins Barracks Dublin has recently been advertised for sale by public tender. In addition, a number of minor military properties which was surplus to requirements have been disposed of and further properties in this category will continue to be sold unless they are required for other State purposes.