Alan M. Dukes
Question:73 Mr. Dukes asked the Minister for Defence the state of negotiations on the disposal of Magee Barracks, Kildare; and the difficulties, if any, in regard to legal title to the land and premises. [16511/99]
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
Arising from a request from the Department of Foreign Affairs for accommodation to house Kosovar refugees, I offered that Department the opportunity to inspect the five vacated barracks to check out their feasibility or otherwise for the accommodation of the refugees. Currently Magee Barracks, Kildare is being used for this purpose on a temporary basis. The sale of the barracks will proceed as soon as is practicable.
I am not aware of any difficulties with regard to legal title to the land and premises.
Liam Lawlor
Question:74 Mr. Lawlor asked the Minister for Defence if suggestions that the site at Clancy Barracks could be used for housing to relieve the crisis in Dublin are being considered by his Department; and if a decision will shortly be made to determine further use of the site. [16548/99]
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. Clancy Bar racks will be vacated by 1 July 2000 and arrangements will be made for its disposal following its evacuation.
Following an application from my Department to Dublin Corporation the entire area of Clancy Barracks has been re-zoned residential in the Dublin City Development Plan 1999. The disposal of the property will be on this basis.
Liz McManus
Question:75 Ms McManus asked the Minister for Defence the arrangements, if any, being made for 114 civilians who need to be redeployed following the sale of Clancy Barracks in Islandbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16568/99]
On 25 June I met a delegation from the union side of the Joint Industrial Council for State Employees. This included representatives of civilian employees in Clancy Barracks. A target closure date for Clancy Barracks of 1 July 2000 was indicated and the representatives were advised that in the autumn a comprehensive range of options for the civilian employees will be set out. They may include, for example, options of redundancy, transfer to the Curragh or relocation to another barracks in the Dublin area.