Defence Forces Reserve Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Ceisteanna (309)

Noel Harrington

Ceist:

309. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Defence if he will outline his plans for the future and maintaining of the Reserve Defence Force's base on Bere Island, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21432/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

Bere Island is a Defence Forces training resource used by both the Permanent Defence Force and the Reserve Defence Force. There are no plans to change the status of the facility and military training will continue on the Island.