Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 April 2018

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Questions (133)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

133. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his views on a matter regarding a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence previously owned a property at Iveragh Road, Killorglin, Kerry. In 2005 Kerry County Council acquired this property for inclusion in a major town development project and in exchange a new purpose built Defence Forces facility was provided on a nearby site at Iveragh Park.

I have been advised by the Defence Forces that the new facility continues to be regularly used primarily by the 12th Infantry Battalion, and also by other units throughout the Defence Forces, for a variety of activities with its primary use being for both PDF and RDF training.  The building is regarded as being a valuable and well used Defence Force asset which greatly enhances operational, training and logistical outputs.