Gay Mitchell
Question:62 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the plans, if any, he has to close a barracks (details supplied); and the proposed timescale for closure. [14091/99]
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
The Government, on 15 July, 1998, approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks which are considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question are located at Fermoy, Ballincollig, Naas, Kildare, Castleblayney and Clancy Barracks, Dublin. All barracks have been vacated by the military authorities with the exception of Clancy Barracks. It will not be possible to evacuate Clancy Barracks in the short-term but it will be disposed of following the transfer of storage facilities which are located there to the Curragh Camp.
It is anticipated that Clancy Barracks will be vacated on 1 July 2000 and arrangements will be made for its disposal following its evacuation.