asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state the annual cost of Ballincollig Barracks and lands, and the future policy of the Government in reference to this property.
CEISTEANNA—QUESTIONS. ORAL ANSWERS. - BALLINCOLLIG BARRACKS.
Mr. BOURKE
The Ballincollig Military Barracks and lands cost the State £1,135 per annum for head rents, against which there is a set-off of some £215, revenue from grazing lettings made pending disposal of the property, which is not required for military purposes.
Article XI. of the Constitution precludes sale of the property outright; but, subject to the provisions of the State Lands Act. 1924, it may be leased for any term up to 99 years. The Commissioners of Public Works are open to receive offers (which they have invited by advertisements in the public Press) for:
(1) Rebuilding leases of part or all of the barracks with the remains of the buildings thereon; and
(2) Lettings of any part of the lands adjoining.