Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 October 2008
181 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Defence if the process of transferring Magee Barrack lands in Kildare Town to Kildare County Council is complete; if there has been or will be a financial consideration in respect of the transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36689/08]
View answerThe Government decided on 1 July 2003 that Magee Barracks, Kildare, would be among the State lands released for inclusion in the Sustaining Progress Affordable Housing Initiative.
With regard to Magee Barracks, I am pleased to advise you that my Department is currently finalising contracts with the Chief State Solicitor's Office and the final contract should be forwarded to Kildare County Council in the coming weeks.
There is no financial consideration in relation to the transfer of this property. However under the Affordable Housing Initiative the development of the site will include a commercial element with any surplus being divided 65:35 between the AHI and my Department.
