Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)

The lands in question are around 261 acres in size and about 57 acres are used for the Army camp. Some 25 acres is cut off from the main body of land by a roadway. The matter of how much will be handed over has not yet been finalised, although I would guess it will be about half of the 261 acre total.

My Department's brief is to hand the lands over to Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I understand that Department will discuss a possible land swop with a local developer or will give the land to such an individual in return for a certain number of houses. I am not sure of the details as they are being dealt with by other people, but I can supply more specific information if the Deputy wishes.

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