Defence Forces Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Questions (452)

Billy Timmins

Question:

505 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the acreage of lands belonging to the Department of Defence at Gormanston, County Meath which were sold; what funding was received for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4044/05]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

The Government decided on 1 July 2003 that lands at Gormanston, County Meath would be among the State lands released for inclusion in the Sustaining Progress affordable housing initiative.

The modalities for the transfer of lands at Gormanston to the relevant local authority are under active consideration and my Department is in ongoing communication with the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in this regard.