Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)

On the comprehensive review on spending, will any analysis be undertaken of the impact of consolidation or closure of barracks on local economies? While money might be saved through the consolidation of barracks, the removal of a barracks from a local community could lead to job losses because there are local services which rely on them. Has any analysis been done of what moneys will be saved versus the potential loss of revenue in terms of jobs and community services? If so, will it form part of any decision or will such decision be based only on how much can be saved through the consolidation or closure of barracks?

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