Alan Farrell (Dublin North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have a similar question to that of Deputy Ó Fearghaíl. It is a budgetary question on the same point he made about the possibility of barracks being used. As a broad estimate, how much would it cost to renovate one of the disused or mothballed barracks in and around the Dublin region? Are any of them in such a condition that they could be used for the purpose mentioned by Deputy Ó Fearghaíl regarding short-term housing needs, homeless or sheltered accommodation or similar purposes? In the view of the Minister or his staff, would it be practical for the State to use these facilities for such purposes?