Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 September 2018
39. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence if the Gormanston Army camp lands that are currently unused will be considered under the new Land Development Agency remit for purchase and development for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38171/18]
View answerThe provision of lands for housing purposes is, in the first instance, is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and the recently established Land Development Agency. I can advise the Deputy that my officials have proactively engaged with the LDA to identify suitable lands for their purposes. Consideration of the lands referred to by Deputy has not arisen as part of these discussions.
