Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021
243. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department, the Land Development Agency and a group (details supplied) regarding the future of Columb Barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49925/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Defence has had proactive engagements with the Land Development Agency (LDA), following confirmation of its interest in acquiring the former Columb Barracks in Mullingar for the development of housing provision. To this end, officials continue to liaise with the LDA in order to facilitate the transfer of these lands and property. On completion of the transfer all issues associated with the future development of the site will be a matter for the LDA.
My officials are aware that the LDA have engaged with stakeholders in relation to their future plans. As these are matters primarily for that Agency, the Deputy will appreciate that I am not in a position to comment further.
