Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 13 Nov 1996

Vol. 471 No. 5

Written Answers. - Installation of Appliances.

Peadar Clohessy

Question:

168 Mr. Clohessy asked the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the problem with the installation of Stanley ranges to houses in Orchard Park, The Curragh, County Kildare, where residents in some of these houses have been informed that they are entitled to the installation of these new ranges but that there are no tanks available to fit them; if this problem can be overcome; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21332/96]

Minister for Defence (Mr. Barrett)

Cooking appliances installed in married quarters at Orchard Park, Curragh, are maintained by the Corps of Engineers on an ongoing basis within the limit of available resources. Obsolete or defective equipment will continue to be replaced as and when required, as part of an ongoing programme of improvement.