Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 September 2014
109. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Defence if he has received proposals regarding the future use of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the Government's plans for the future use of this facility. [36179/14]
View answerThe former Columb Barracks in Mullingar is currently used by Westmeath GAA Board under a short term licence and it is hoped to put a long term arrangement in place with the Board for the use of the barracks over the coming weeks. The former barracks is also currently used by An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service for training purposes and it is intended that these arrangements will remain in place. A number of other organisations and individuals have also made enquiries/suggestions as to the possible use of the barracks and these are being looked at in the context of an overall plan for the barracks under a long term lease with Westmeath GAA Board.
