Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 32 to raise a matter of national importance, namely, the need for the Minister for Defence to make a statement on reports that the Government is planning to close down three additional Army barracks, including Columb Barracks, Mullingar, particularly in view of the implications of such a move for the Defence Forces and local communities. In view of the importance of the issue I hope that the Ceann Comhairle will agree to this request.

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