Billy Timmins
Ceist:19 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the Government policy in relation to barrack closures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15131/97]
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:68 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence whether closures of military barracks or other installations are currently being considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15052/97]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 19 and 68 together.
The question of the accommodation requirements of the Defence Forces will be considered within the context of the Defence Forces review-implementation plan. An examination of barrack requirements will only take place at the end of the three-year phase one implementation period and no barracks will be closed in the interim. The Deputy may be assured that no decision has been taken on the closure of any barracks other than Collins Barracks, Dublin.