Vol. 440 No. 4
216 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Defence the current position in relation to the application by the Dublin Civil Defence for the lease of the buildings at the Esplanade, Collins Barracks, Dublin; when the DBO building will be handed over; and if both buildings will be given on a long lease so that appropriate work and arrangements can take place.
222 Mr. N. Ahern asked the Minister for Defence if he has approved the use of the Esplanade, Collins Barracks, Dublin, for Civil Defence use on a long term basis; when the DBO building will be handed over; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 216 and 222 together.
The Department of Defence, in consultation with the other Government Departments involved in the future planning of Collins Barracks, Dublin, is considering the feasibility of making two military stores at the Esplanade available to Dublin Corporation for use by Dublin Civil Defence. Pending the outcome of that consideration, Dublin Civil Defence has the use of one of the stores. The other store continues to be used for military purposes.
