Defence Forces Training.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2009

Wednesday, 20 May 2009

Ceisteanna (183)

Dinny McGinley

Ceist:

213 Deputy Dinny McGinley asked the Minister for Defence if he has advertised for accommodation in the Letterkenny area of County Donegal to facilitate the Reserve Defence Forces training; the reason this cannot be facilitated by carrying out the necessary training in properties belonging to his Department in Lifford and Rockhill, Letterkenny; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20509/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Deputy Willie O’Dea)

My Department recently advertised for accommodation for the Reserve Defence Forces based at Rockhill, Co. Donegal. Training for the Reserve Defence Forces currently takes place at Rockhill and the advertisement was placed to ensure continuity of training for these Forces should the Department's vacant properties in Co. Donegal be disposed of in the coming months.