Defence Forces Reserve

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Questions (140)

Robert Troy

Question:

140 Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if the State will provide the Reserve Defence Forces personnel in Mullingar, County Westmeath, with a training location or if he intends to dispense with their services going forward. [6966/12]

Written answers

Minister for Defence (Deputy Alan Shatter)

My Department is in the process of securing alternative accommodation for the Reserve Unit based in Mullingar. To this end, an advertisement is being placed in local newspapers inviting tenders for the provision of such accommodation on a rental basis.