Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004
47 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Defence the number of Defence Force properties at which civilian security firms are used; the amount spent on services provided by such private security firms in 2003 and the estimated figure for 2004; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13402/04]
View answerThe costs incurred by my Department in 2003 and 2004 in respect of the engagement of private security firms at vacated barracks are as follows:
|
Property |
2003 |
2004 |
|
€ |
€ |
|
|
Murphy Barracks, Ballincollig |
204,570 |
NIL |
|
Clancy Barracks |
266,039 |
69,243 |
As both of the properties mentioned have now been sold, no further security costs will be incurred by my Department at these premises.
Private security firms are not engaged by my Department at present to secure any other Department of Defence property.
