Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 May 2020
9. Deputy Colm Burke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence when he plans to carry out refurbishment of 12 houses which have been vacant for over 15 years at Collins Barracks, County Cork; when the houses will be brought back into use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4378/20]
View answerI am advised that there are nine vacant former Married Quarter houses located within the Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork. A tender competition is currently underway for upgrading two of the houses for the purpose of providing support services to serving personnel and veterans.
The Deputy may wish to note that my Department has granted access to Cork City Council in relation to the adjoining lands for the purposes of assessing their suitability for housing development.
Also, I am further advised that the Defence Forces are developing a long term plan for the remainder of the site for future development for military purposes. The Deputy may be aware of the long-standing policy of withdrawal from the provision of married quarters to serving personnel.
