Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 May 2023

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Ceisteanna (176)

Sorca Clarke

Ceist:

176. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence on whose authority have community groups in Columb Barracks, Mullingar had the locks on the units they have utilised for many years changed with no prior notice of same; the engagement he has had with his Department on this removal of access to the affected groups; and the immediate action he and his Department intend to take to rectify this situation. [26328/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence

Following confirmation from the Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board that an employee previously using rooms in Columb Barracks had been relocated to an alternative location in Mullingar under their aegis, the Department secured the rooms in question; whilst making provision for other groups to continue to have access to same, as required.