Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 September 2007
874 Deputy Seán Barrett asked the Minister for Defence if the membership of the FCA in Dún Laoghaire will be provided with a suitable premises for training, meetings, and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19849/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraA letting of the Coastguard Station at Dún Laoghaire had been held by my Department from Dún Laoghaire Harbour Company for a period of 4 years and 9 months, ending on 31 March 2006, for use by the Reserve Defence Force. The Company informed the Department that it was not in a position to renew the existing letting agreement and a notice to quit was issued on 31 March 2006. The property was vacated on 28 April 2006. The local unit is currently served from its Company headquarters at Rockbrae House in Bray. Arrangements are in place to facilitate training at the Oatlands College in Stillorgan and other training needs will continue to be reviewed by the Department in consultation with the military authorities.
