Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is ridiculous to suggest that the Government can force an outcome on this issue. The Department will work with the local authority, community groups, clubs and other Departments to find a process that can deliver full utilisation of Columb Barracks in a manner that is in the interests of Mullingar town. This is precisely what we are trying to do. However, one cannot force such an outcome as other bodies must want to be part of the process.

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