Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 November 2013
340. Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding a barracks (details supplied) in County Meath; his plans to transfer the ownership of the barracks to the council for community groups to use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48311/13]
View answerThe former Reserve Defence Force post in question was vacated in March of this year and is now surplus to military requirements. In accordance with normal procedure for the disposal of State property my Department invited Government Departments and other Public Bodies to identify any interest in acquiring this property. No interest was expressed by any of those bodies. Meath County Council confirmed in writing to my Department in May last that it is not in a position to purchase the property. In the circumstances the property is being put up for sale by public auction on 5th December.
