Vol. 525 No. 2
289 Ms Clune asked the Minister for Defence if he will provide an update on the progress made on the proposed development of the lands at Murphy Barracks in Ballincollig, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23987/00]
A comprehensive integrated action area plan was commissioned from independent consultants to provide for the future development of the former Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig. That plan provides for a wide range of community, amenity, residential and commercial uses for the property. The development of the Murphy Barracks lands will be critical in the future overall development of the town of Ballincollig. My Department submitted the integrated plan to Cork County Council in April of this year for consideration in the context of a variation to the existing Cork County development plan and my officials recently met with council officials to discuss various aspects of this matter.
Further discussions will take place in the near future and the property will be put on the market following adoption of the integrated plan into the Cork County development plan.
