Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)

I presume the Minister will take that into consideration when he is making a decision.

On Deputy Bannon's point about the value for money review, I can assure him that the Minister is very aware of the important role the buildings and structures play in the community. Every alternative use will be examined and the Minister will take account of any proposal when considering the future of the closed barracks. Deputy Bannon was affected by the barrack closure in Mullingar. If there are any proposals for the Longford barracks which the Deputy might wish to bring to the Minister's attention, I am sure he will be open to considering them. All security arrangements will be fulfilled, and the barracks in Cavan, Mullingar and Clonmel will be secured by the Department and the Defence Forces in a very professional way.

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