105 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the sale of each of the six Army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8818/00]
Written Answers. - Army Barracks.
Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:215 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Defence the total amount of money raised to date from the disposal of military barracks which were closed in July 1998; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9179/00]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 105 and 215 together.
The Government, on 15 July 1998, approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks which are considered surplus to military requirements. The barracks in question are located at Fermoy, Ballincollig, Naas, Kildare, Castleblayney and Clancy Barracks, Dublin. Five of the barracks have been vacated while the sixth – Clancy Barracks – will be evacuated this year.
I have decided to dispose of Fitzgerald Camp, Fermoy, to Cork County Council for economic development of the site in conjunction with IDA Ireland. The agreed price is £767,000. The lands will be developed and marketed as a strategic industrial site to attract inward investment. This development will greatly assist in the continuing revitalisation of Fermoy and will greatly enhance its potential for future industrial development.