Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 November 2021
246. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Defence the policy position adopted by his Department with respect to the repurposing of decommissioned Army barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56771/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn line with Government Policy, any property that is identified as being surplus to military requirements is disposed of. In disposing of such property, the Department of Defence is required to determine if the Land Development Agency, Government Departments or Local Authorities are interested in acquiring same.
Should no such interest be declared, the Department of Defence proceeds with disposal of the property by way of unrestricted competition via public auction for the best obtainable consideration having regard to the market value of the property.
