Gerry Reynolds
Question:72 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Defence the situation regarding Clancy Barracks, Islandbridge, Dublin 8; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30593/01]
Written Answers. - Defence Forces Property.
Ruairí Quinn
Question:87 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of Clancy Barracks, Dublin; if a sale has been agreed; if so, the name of the purchaser; the price agreed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30654/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 87 together.
The Government, on 15 July 1998, approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks which are considered surplus to military requirements.
Clancy Barracks, Dublin, was advertised by the selling agents, Hamilton Osborne King, for sale by public tender on 14 June 2001. Two bids were received one of which was from Dublin Corporation. Both tenders were considered too low to permit acceptance. My Department is, of course, prepared to talk to any party interested in purchasing the property, which remains on the market. It is my intention to generate the maximum return from the site for re-investment in essential Defence Forces needs.
Question No. 73 answered with Question No. 55.