Defence Forces Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004

Tuesday, 27 April 2004

Questions (153)

Joe Sherlock

Question:

210 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Defence if he has given approval for the construction of a mixed complex of residential and small businesses to the rear of the FCA hall, Slievenamon, Thurles, County Tipperary; if this will result in the demolition of the existing FCA timber building, the provision of a right of way through his Department’s property, a significant reduction in the number of parking spaces and the halving of the space available for training of personnel; if his Department has received financial compensation for the loss of the facilities involved; if it is intended to provide an alternative building for the FCA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11673/04]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

My Department has been approached by a developer who wishes to access his property through a portion of the FCA property in Thurles, County Tipperary. The matter was the subject of applications to the local authority for planning permission and permission, subject to conditions, has recently been granted in this regard. One of the conditions stipulates that the development must be carried out solely within the property in the ownership of the applicant and that no part of the development shall encroach on the rights of adjoining property owners without prior consent of the relevant owner. Officials of my Department have agreed to meet with the developer in the near future to discuss his proposed development. No commitment, however, has been entered into in regard to the incorporation of any part of the FCA hall, Slievenamon Road, into the development.