Defence Forces Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005

Tuesday, 29 November 2005

Questions (505)

Joe Costello

Question:

494 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Defence if he will make the old school house at Arbour House, Mount Temple Road, Arbour Hill, Dublin 7 available to the Irish United Nations Veterans’ Association; if assistance will be given in its development (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36726/05]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

The premises in question are currently leased by my Department to the Irish United Nations Veterans' Association under an agreement dated 26 February 2004. Under the terms of the lease the responsibility to maintain the premises rests with the Irish United Nations Veterans' Association and in these circumstances it would not be appropriate for my Department to provide funding for its upkeep.