Cathal Berry
Question:21. Deputy Cathal Berry asked the Minister for Defence the plan for the old post office building at the crossroads in the Curragh Camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24606/21]
View answerThursday, 13 May 2021
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The Post Office building in the Defence Forces Training Centre, which was a feature of the military installation for many years, was closed in July 2019. My Department was not involved in the decision to discontinue its use as a Post Office.
As this building is within an active military installation, its long term use will be determined first and foremost by the military authorities. The future use and any associated refurbishment works for this building will be determined by the long term use it is to be put to. My Department and the military authorities will of course be guided by the County Council in terms of any works required to safeguard the architectural importance of the building. This collaborative approach has worked very successfully with Dublin City and Cork County Councils in relation to major renovation projects for historical important buildings in McKee Barracks and Block 8 on Haulbowline Island. Any future building project will be incorporated into the Defence Forces Built Infrastructure Plan.