Army Barracks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 February 2017

Tuesday, 21 February 2017

Questions (661)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

661. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the level of consultation he had with the Department of Education and Skills or Cavan-Monaghan ETB regarding the future use of the Dún Uí Néill Army Barracks in County Cavan. [8574/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence (Deputy Paul Kehoe)

The consolidation of the Defence Forces formations into a smaller number of locations was a key objective of the Defence modernisation programme. On 15th November 2011, the Government approved a proposal for the Minister for Defence to proceed with the closure of four military barracks including Dun Ui Neill Barracks, Cavan. In February 2013 the sale of the Barracks to County Cavan Vocational Education Committee was completed.

Therefore there is no ongoing discussion/consultation with either the Department of Education and Skills or Cavan Monaghan ETB regarding the future use of the Barracks.