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Tuesday, 25 Oct 2022

Written Answers Nos. 336-355

Local Authorities

Ceisteanna (336)

Steven Matthews

Ceist:

336. Deputy Steven Matthews asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the number of protected structures that are currently designated nationally; the number assigned this status in the past five years by local authority area as designated under section 202 of the Planning and Development Act 2000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53490/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

My role as Minister of State with responsibility for Heritage in regard to the protection and management of our architectural heritage is set out in the provisions of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as are the roles of local authorities and the responsibilities of owners.

Part IV of the Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended, gives primary responsibility to local authorities to identify and protect the architectural heritage in their area by including structures of special interest on the Record of Protected Structures. Inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures places a duty of care on the owners and occupiers of protected structures and also gives local authorities powers to safeguard their future.

While I have the power to make recommendations to local authorities for buildings and structures to be included on the Record of Protected Structures, I have no function in relation to the maintenance of these records or in the consolidation of their data such as the question suggests.

Animal Diseases

Ceisteanna (337)

Matt Carthy

Ceist:

337. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage further to Parliamentary Question No. 71 of 12 October 2022, if information regarding the investigation of swan mortalities at a location (details supplied) other than that relating to the avian influenza has been shared with the National Parks and Wildlife Service by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine; the nature of such information; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53506/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The position has not changed since the previous reply on the 12 October. No further information has been received from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Local Area Plans

Ceisteanna (338)

Mark Ward

Ceist:

338. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he will provide an update on the Labre park redevelopment on the Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot; his plans for play space; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53561/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Housing (Traveller Accommodation) Act 1998 provides that the role of my Department is to ensure that there are adequate structures and supports in place to assist the authorities in providing such accommodation, including a national framework of policy, legislation and funding.

The Act provides that housing authorities have statutory responsibility for the assessment of the accommodation needs of Travellers and the preparation, adoption and implementation of multi-annual Traveller Accommodation Programmes (TAPs) in their areas.

Therefore, plans for the provision or redevelopment of Traveller accommodation, including any ancillary infrastructure such as playgrounds, are a matter for the local authority concerned, in this case Dublin City Council.

Human Rights

Ceisteanna (339)

Chris Andrews

Ceist:

339. Deputy Chris Andrews asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position of the Government in relation to the ongoing situation in Haiti and the widespread anti-government protests; and if his Department will oppose a military-led intervention currently being discussed by the United States and Canada. [52716/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The situation in Haiti is deeply concerning. The troubling crisis has deteriorated further recently, with gang violence at new levels. Accounts of violence, particularly sexual and gender based violence, are highly disturbing, as is the outbreak of cholera in the country. Gangs are currently blocking fuel terminals and thousands are facing catastrophic levels of hunger. Humanitarian aid has also been obstructed in cases.

Ireland has been vocal in calling out all of these issues at the UN Security Council, most recently at the meeting on Haiti on Monday 17 October, and we have called for continued international focus on the grave humanitarian and human rights crises.

Ireland has expressed full support to the recent call by the UN Secretary General for support to be provided to the Haitian National Police in response to the request from the Haitian Government. This call was made on the basis of the grave situation that the people of Haiti are currently facing. Such support would allow basic infrastructure to function again and re-open fuel supplies to the country, addressing some of the most urgent needs of the Haitian people. I understand that the US and Canada have indicated that they may be in a position to respond to this request and that other countries may also do so.

Ireland has consistently underlined that any international action must keep the needs and desires of the Haitian people at its centre.

Additionally, Ireland is also currently working within the UNSC on a sanctions regime targeting those groups that are impacting peace and security in Haiti. The regime will be designed so as not to impact on the people of Haiti.

Ireland will continue to advocate at the Security Council for a negotiated political solution in Haiti, and will continue to urge all stakeholders to engage in this process in the interests of the people of Haiti.

At bilateral level, in 2021 Ireland provided €1.4m in humanitarian funding for Haiti. Humanitarian funding and support has continued this year. Since 2010, we have provided over €28m in funding to Haiti. The EU also mobilised €3m in emergency funding for Haiti last year, and is currently considering additional assistance. We will remain engaged on these discussions in Brussels.

Departmental Staff

Ceisteanna (340)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

340. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of persons working in his Department’s press office, communications team and social media team in tabular form. [52781/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Department of Foreign Affairs’ Communications Unit is led by a Director at Counsellor level and there are six staff in the Press Relations team.

National Security Committee

Ceisteanna (341)

Sorca Clarke

Ceist:

341. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the Fuzhou overseas police service station which has opened on Capel Street Dublin, as part of the overseas 110 initiative by the Chinese government to open virtual police outposts around the world; if this virtual police station was registered with the Irish authorities; if any Chinese national living in Ireland has been persuaded through this office to return to China to face criminal charges; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52926/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Neither the Chinese authorities nor Fuzhou/Fujian Province made a request in advance to the Department of Foreign Affairs to establish the office referred to. In this context, the Department of Foreign Affairs raised the presence of a 'Fuzhou Police Overseas Service Station' with the Embassy of China in Ireland in recent weeks.

The Department noted that actions of all foreign states on Irish territory must be in compliance with international law and domestic law requirements. On this basis, the Department informed the Embassy that the office on Capel Street should close and cease operations. The Chinese Embassy has now stated that the activities of the office have ceased.

The Department of Foreign Affairs will continue to liaise with the Embassy to facilitate the provision of all relevant consular and citizen services to Chinese citizens in Ireland.

National Security Committee

Ceisteanna (342)

Sorca Clarke

Ceist:

342. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the status of diplomatic relations between Ireland and Ethiopia since the Prime Minister’s national security adviser (details supplied) described the relationship between the two countries as at its nadir; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52927/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Ireland has a longstanding partnership with Ethiopia and its people. Our Embassy in Addis Ababa opened in 1994, and Ethiopia has been our largest bilateral development partner over the last five years.

The situation in Tigray and in other parts of northern Ethiopia remains of grave concern, including the significant escalation of fighting in recent weeks. The conflict has had a devastating impact on civilians, with many killed or injured, and widespread human rights violations and abuses. Over 13 million people in northern Ethiopia are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.

I recently received a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Ethiopia and subsequently saw the comments on social media by the National Security Advisor. They raised issues with Ireland’s actions in relation to the conflict in northern Ethiopia. These communications come in the context of Ireland’s principled role on the UN Security Council. Together with a range of other countries, Ireland has raised the situation in northern Ethiopia on a regular basis, in response to developments. In all our interventions on the crisis, we have stressed the need to alleviate humanitarian suffering and provide assistance to those in need. We have called for a cessation of hostilities, and for dialogue to chart a peaceful resolution to the conflict. We have also repeatedly reaffirmed our commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ethiopia.

I have replied in writing to the Deputy Prime Minister's letter, reaffirming Ireland’s commitment to our bilateral relationship, outlining our position on the conflict, and proposing further discussion with him. Our Embassy in Addis Ababa continues to engage in dialogue with the Ethiopian authorities, and to represent the needs of Irish citizens in the country.

Last year, Ireland contributed over €40 million in assistance to Ethiopia, with a similar level of support this year.

Foreign Policy

Ceisteanna (343)

Bríd Smith

Ceist:

343. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs his views on a recent speech by a person (details supplied) in which they compared Europe to a garden and the world to a jungle; his views on whether these comments were inappropriate and insensitive; his plans to call for a retraction of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52941/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The comments of the HR/VP are a matter for him to address, although I do not agree with the characterisation expressed in his remarks. I welcome that he has taken the opportunity to clarify his remarks and has indicated that he intended to refer to the erosion of internationally agreed norms and the rules-based international order.

The EU and all of its Member States are bound by the Treaty on European Union to contribute to peace, security, the sustainable development of the Earth, solidarity and mutual respect among peoples, free and fair trade, eradication of poverty and the protection of human rights, in particular the rights of the child, as well as to the strict observance and the development of international law, including respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter, in our relations with the wider world. The HR/VP is mandated to conduct the Union's common foreign and security policy, which is directed towards achievement of these objectives.

Regrettably, the actions of a number of states are currently gravely undermining both international law and the UN Charter and as such, it is appropriate that the HR/VP and the EU, are fully focused on addressing this challenge in our external action.

We will continue to encourage the EU to take a strong and practical stance on these issues, promoting multilateral solutions to common problems, in particular in the framework of the United Nations, and in meaningful and substantive partnership with states from all regions of the world.

Passport Services

Ceisteanna (344)

Alan Kelly

Ceist:

344. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the amount of revenue generated through the issuing of passports in each month to date in 2022, in tabular form. [53177/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The monthly gross revenue received by the Passport Service for passport applications in 2022 is outlined in the below table.

Month 2022

Total €

Jan

8,383,449

Feb

9,227,808

Mar

7,661,900

Apr

7,810,533

May

8,921,163

Jun

6,336,170

Jul

5,011,723

Aug

4,881,019

Sep

4,249,434

Oct (to 20 Oct)

2,568,789

Grand Total

65,051,988

Civil Registration Service

Ceisteanna (345)

Mairéad Farrell

Ceist:

345. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide an update on an application for a certificate of freedom to marry for a person (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53206/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Department of Foreign Affairs advises all applicants wishing to get married abroad to apply for a Letter of Freedom to Marry at least three to four months in advance of the date of the marriage. Applicants should note that the Letter of Freedom to Marry is not an Irish requirement but a requirement of the country in which they are due to get married. We advise all applicants to check the country specific requirements with the Civil Registration Office in the country they are getting married in.

The referenced application was received on 17/10/2022 and is in the queue to be processed as normal. The Marriages Abroad Unit expects the Letter of Freedom to Marry to issue in time, provided the application is in order and the applicants are indeed free to marry. Should any clarification be needed, the Unit will contact the applicants directly.

Common Travel Area

Ceisteanna (346)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

346. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has raised with his UK counterpart the need to amend common travel area arrangements to ensure that persons who are resident in Ireland or the UK but who are not citizens of those states will be able to avail of freedom of travel rights; if the Irish State will consider allowing freedom of travel for these persons from the UK; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53224/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Common Travel Area is a long-standing arrangement involving Ireland, the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man that facilitates the ability of British and Irish citizens to move freely between these jurisdictions. It provides for associated reciprocal rights and privileges that have been enjoyed by Irish citizens in the UK and British citizens in Ireland for decades.

Greater clarity was brought to these longstanding CTA arrangements in May 2019 when the UK and Ireland signed a high level Memorandum of Understanding concerning the Common Travel Area and associated reciprocal rights and privileges. Section 6 of the MOU states that “The CTA allows Irish and British citizens to move freely between Ireland and the UK.” Neither the Minister for Justice or I have raised with our UK counterparts the need to amend these specific arrangements.

With regard to freedom of travel rights for residents of the UK, these are afforded to UK citizens under the terms of the CTA. In addition, all EU citizens, including those who are resident in the UK, are entitled to unrestricted free movement into Ireland provided they can establish their nationality and identity. Under Section 4 of the Immigration Act 2004, an Immigration Officer must determine whether a non-EEA national should be granted leave to land and thus gain entry to the State. Non-EU citizens, including those who are resident in the UK, are subject to the relevant Irish immigration rules. This general framework is set to continue.

Outside the scope of the freedom of movement provisions in the CTA, Ireland and the UK engage bilaterally on the rights of non-Irish and non-British residents of Ireland and the UK in several contexts. We have previously agreed rules on healthcare coverage for Irish residents in the UK and British residents in Ireland. We are also currently engaging extensively with the UK on the potential impact of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme proposals on travel by non-Irish and non-British people from Ireland to the UK.

Visa Agreements

Ceisteanna (347)

Mick Barry

Ceist:

347. Deputy Mick Barry asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made recent representations to his UK counterparts in relation to proposals to introduce a visa waiver programme which would require non-Irish and UK nationals resident here apply for a visa waiver; if he opposes at EU level, UK nationals being part of the EUs visa waiver programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53225/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

While not intended as formal visa waiver schemes, I take it the Deputy is referring to the UK’s proposed Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) being developed for use in the Schengen Area.

The UK’s plans to establish an ETA scheme that would apply to non-Irish residents of Ireland and tourists who wish to travel from South to North are a matter of concern for the Government.

Application of the proposed scheme could cause considerable disruption to the livelihoods of many people across the island who are not Irish or British citizens. The scheme could have a significant impact on tourism and on cross-border provision of health and other services.

The Government has made our concerns clear to the British Government since late 2021. In February, I wrote to the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and Minister Byrne met with former Home Office Minister, Kevin Foster. At the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference (BIIGC) in March and in October, I and Minister McEntee raised the issue with the SoSNI.

I welcome the engagement of the Home Office with us on this issue and signs of increased awareness of the complexities such a scheme presents. We continue to engage extensively with a view to finding appropriate solutions.

Separately, plans are proceeding to establish a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This electronic system will relate to visitors from countries who do not need a visa to enter the Schengen Zone. It will operate in a similar manner to the UK ETA scheme. Given that the proposal is a Schengen-based measure, there are no plans to intervene in this matter.

Foreign Policy

Ceisteanna (348, 350, 351)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

348. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he has made representations to the Algerian embassy and the Algerian government in connection with the disappearance of an Algerian citizen (details supplied). [53346/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

350. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the engagement that he has had with his Algerian, European and UN counterparts in relation to the kidnapping on 6 January 2009 in Algiers of the sibling of an Irish citizen (details supplied) for which the UNHCR established Algeria's responsibility; the circumstances of their abduction; the reason for their detention without trial; the steps that he has taken to secure their safe return; the engagement that he has had with their family in Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53366/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

John Brady

Ceist:

351. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will provide details of any knowledge that his Department has of the situation surrounding (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53487/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I propose to take Questions Nos. 348, 350 and 351 together.

I recently received correspondence related to this case, as have a number of officials in my Department. I am aware that several members of the Oireachtas have also received details of this case and are concerned by the issues raised.

As you know, the protection and promotion of human rights is a core pillar of Ireland's foreign policy. In particular, the protection of human rights defenders is a key foreign policy priority for Ireland in our bilateral, EU, and UN multilateral engagement, including at the United Nations Security Council.

Ireland is a member of the core group on reprisals and the core group on civil society space at the Human Rights Council. We are committed to preserving a safe and enabling environment for the participation of civil society and human rights defenders. We believe unequivocally in the right of everyone, individually and in association with others, to access, cooperate, and communicate freely with international bodies, in particular the United Nations, its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all acts of intimidation or reprisal against those who seek to engage with the United Nations on human rights.

With regard to this particular case, I have read the details supplied carefully and have asked my officials to work on a considered response to the correspondent. I note the views adopted by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in communication No. 2924/2016, the content of which will be taken into account in future engagement.

United Nations

Ceisteanna (349)

Catherine Connolly

Ceist:

349. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the details of the engagement that he has had at UN Security Council-level with regard to the ongoing crackdown on peaceful protest in Iran; his plans to raise this matter at the next meeting of the Security Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53359/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody in Iran on 16 September, was a tragedy. The fact that she was arrested simply due to the way she was dressed understandably provoked a strong response from the Iranian people and the international community. The subsequent response by the Iranian authorities to largely peaceful protestors in Iran has been extremely concerning.

I raised my concerns on the matter directly with the Iranian Foreign Minister when I met him at the UN General Assembly in New York on 21 September and I spoke with him on the matter again by phone on 6 October. I called on Iran to conduct an independent investigation into the circumstances of Ms Amini’s detention and death.

In my statement of October 3, I made it clear that Iran is party to a number of important international frameworks that guarantee fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech and freedom of assembly, as well as the importance of upholding the rights of women and girls. Iran must adhere to its obligations under the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Given that the issue of women’s rights is at the heart of the protests in Iran, I also made it clear that Ireland puts gender issues and the empowerment of women and girls at the forefront of our foreign policy. We will continue to raise these issues in our dialogue with international partners, including Iran.

There has been a united response from the European Union on this matter. On Monday 17 October under the Iran (Human Rights) Sanctions Regime, eleven people and four entities were sanctioned by the EU for their role in the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent response to the recent demonstrations in Iran.

On 20 October I summoned the Iranian Ambassador to Ireland and again reiterated my very serious concern about the circumstances surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini and the unjustified response of the Iranian security forces to the women and men who are protesting. I also raised my concerns for the safety and well being of the athlete Elnaz Rekabi.

When I spoke with the Ambassasdor I also urged Iran to stop supplying weaponry to Russia. Russia’s deliberate and repeated targeting of Ukrainian civilians and critical infrastructure is a gross violation of international law. Iran’s supply of weaponry to Russia is directly contributing to these violations.

On 19 October the UN Security Council held a meeting on Iran’s Transfer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles to Russia and, the following day, the EU adopted targeted sanctions against Iranian individuals and an entity involved in the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles drones and their delivery to Russia.

Question No. 350 answered with Question No. 348.
Question No. 351 answered with Question No. 348.

United Nations

Ceisteanna (352)

Alan Dillon

Ceist:

352. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will outline a definitive policy position on Irish foreign aid; the role that it will play on the UN Security Council and at EU level in regards to the Horn of Africa, where drought has left the region facing catastrophe this year, placing 22 million people at risk of starvation. [53519/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Ireland’s international development policy is set out in A Better World, and focuses on reaching those furthest behind through interventions aimed at reducing humanitarian need, promoting gender equality, strengthening governance, and taking action on climate change.

Last month I visited Kenya and South Sudan to witness the impact of the interlinked crises which are having a devastating impact on the Horn of Africa. The region is currently facing a fifth consecutive failed rainy reason and the worst drought in decades. Across the region, 36 million people have been affected by the drought with 22 million facing high levels of acute food insecurity.

The food security and nutrition crisis is unfolding within a wider context of political turmoil and conflict, the ongoing climate crisis, and the secondary effects of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.

As focal point on hunger and conflict at the UN Security Council, Ireland has consistently highlighted the underlying causes of food insecurity and the links between conflict and hunger, together with the impact of climate change. Ireland has taken a leadership role on a number of Security Council agenda items relating to peace and security in the Horn. This has included our role as Chair of the Somalia Sanctions Committee and our efforts to address the conflict in Ethiopia. Our approach to peacekeeping and political mandates has taken into consideration the root causes of human insecurity and humanitarian need.

Ireland also continues to work through the EU to address the worst consequences of food insecurity. On 20 June, the Foreign Affairs Council approved conclusions on the Team Europe response to global food insecurity, including an endorsement of the Team Europe pledge of €1 billion in support of the Sahel and Lake Chad regions, as well as over €600 million in support of the Horn of Africa. As part of the EU Global Food Security Response, the EU has identified an overall contribution of over €5 billion in humanitarian and development assistance for global food security (covering the period 2021-2024).

At the global level, we have encouraged support to the UN Global Crisis Response Group and the FARM (Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission) initiative to mitigate the food security effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine on impacted countries. In September, Ireland pledged €50 million to counter Child Wasting over the next three years, including in the Horn of Africa

Since 2021, Ireland has contributed over €78 million in direct humanitarian support to the Horn of Africa. In the 2023 Budget announcement on 27 September, a further €30 million was made available for the crisis in Horn of Africa this year. Ireland's overall Official Development Assistance (ODA) Budget for 2023 will be over €1.2 billion, the highest level ever.

Departmental Staff

Ceisteanna (353)

Mary Lou McDonald

Ceist:

353. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Defence the number of persons working in his Department’s press office, communications team and social media team in tabular form. [52776/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I wish to advise the Deputy that the number of persons working in the Department of Defence Press Office, Communications Team and Social Media Team is as follows.

Grade of staff members.

Numbers of Communications/Press/Social Media

PO

0.5

AP

1

HEO

3

Total (equivalent whole-time staff)

4.5

Departmental Properties

Ceisteanna (354)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

354. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of vacant properties that are owned by his Department; the estimated economic value of the vacant properties; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52845/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

The Defence Forces building stock covers a range of building types from residential buildings to ammunition depots and given their military nature it is not the policy to value same. I assume the material sought by the Deputy relates to buildings of a residential nature which would attract a LPT liability. My officials are now collating, with the Defence Forces, this material and I will arrange to have same forwarded as soon as possible.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to the above-referenced Parliamentary Question No. 77 (copy enclosed for ease of reference), which was the subject of a holding reply at the time, I am now in a position to provide the requested material.
The number of vacant residential properties under the stewardship of the Department, are Cork- ten (10), Kildare – fifty-five (55) and Dublin – seven (7), giving a total of seventy-two (72).
Due to the military nature of the building stock, my Department’s policy is not to carry out valuations. You will see in the attached estimated LPT band on the residential buildings that attract LPT, which is based on the Revenue valuation market value tool.
The attached table indicates the number, locations, estimated economic value based on the LPT region and vesting of the properties.
The Deputy may be aware that it is a long-standing policy that long term residential married quarters are no longer provided. It is not intended to reverse this long standing policy, which was introduced in the early 1990’s and was implemented on a gradual basis in recognition of the sensitivities involved for military personnel and their families.
The majority of these buildings are within military installations where military activities are continuously taking place. The future use of such buildings facilities is primarily a matter for the Defence Forces to consider in the context of their operational and training requirements. To be clear, it is not intended to reverse the policy on the provision of Married Quarters, this is particularly relevant in the context of the Curragh Camp, which is now a Training Centre and not a self-contained military community as was the case in the past.

Within Military Installation

Status

Address - Line 1

Address - Line 2

Address - Line 3

Yes

No

Accommodation -(MQ, SLI, Overholders, Chaplains)

Unoccupied

Notes

Estimated LPT Price Band

Fort Templebreedy

Crosshaven

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€200,001 -€262,500

1 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

3 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

4 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

7 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

8 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

9 Camp Field

Collins Barracks

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

15 Haulbowline

*Naval Base

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€252,501 - €350,000

16 Haulbowline

*Naval Base

Cork

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€252,501 - €350,000

17 Cathal Brugha

Cathal Brugha Apts Rathmines

Dublin

0

1

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

22 Cathal Brugha

Cathal Brugha Apts Rathmines

Dublin

0

1

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

23 Cathal Brugha

Cathal Brugha Apts Rathmines

Dublin

0

1

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

A House W Wing -Sarsfield House

Cathal Brugha Barracks

Dublin

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€200,001 - €262,500

C House E wing

Cathal Brugha Barracks

Dublin

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€200,001 - €262,500

McKee House

McKee Barracks

Dublin

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

4 Casement Aerodrome

Baldonnel

Dublin

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

1 Fire Station Villas

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 Fire Station Villas

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

4 Fire Station Villas

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

25 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

26 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

27 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

28/29 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

30 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

31 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

32 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

33/34 McDermott Tce

McDermott Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

24 O'Higgins Rd

Ceannt Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

25 O'Higgins Rd

Ceannt Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

26 O'Higgins Rd

Ceannt Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

32 O'Higgins Rd

Ceannt Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

34 O'Higgins Rd

Ceannt Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

40 O'Higgins Rd

McDonagh Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

4 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

5 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

6 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

9 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

10 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

15 O'Higgins Tce

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

17 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

18 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

21 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

22 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

27 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

28 O'Higgins Tce

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Vacant

€0 - €200,000

1/2 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

5 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

6/7 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

9/10 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

11/12 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

13/14 Pearse Tce

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

1 W.O.Quarters

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 W.O.Quarters

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 W.O.Quarters

Hospital Area Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

3 W.O.Quarters

Hospital Area Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

1 W.O.Quarters

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 W.O.Quarters

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

40 W.O.Quarters

Clarke Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

43 W.O.Quarters

Clarke Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 W.O.Quarters

McDonagh Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

Pumping Stations

McDonagh Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

Canteen Managers

Pearse Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

QM House

Pearse Barracks Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

1 Connolly Villas

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 Connolly Villas

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

3 Connolly Villas

Connolly Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

QM House

McDonagh Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 South Rd

Hospital, Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

1

0

Vacant

€200,001 - €262,500

1 Plunkett Villas

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

2 Plunkett Villas

Plunkett Barracks Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

3 Plunkett Villas

Plunkett Barracks, Curragh

Kildare

1

0

0

1

Uninhabitable

€0 - €200,000

Departmental Properties

Ceisteanna (355)

Peadar Tóibín

Ceist:

355. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Defence the number of properties that are being leased by his Department that are currently vacant; and if he will provide a list of such properties. [52863/22]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

I am advised by my Department, that it leases a small number of properties for the purposes of RDF training and I am further advised that none of these properties are vacant.

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