Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I join others in wishing Noel Murphy a long and peaceful retirement. I thank him for his contribution as a member of staff here in Leinster House.

I wish to raise the issue of accommodation for members of the Defence Forces. Over the years, accommodation was available on site in Army barracks. Much of that was allowed to fall into disrepair. An announcement has been made in respect of Collins Barracks in Cork. Will projects to build of accommodation for general Army personnel and officers on Army property be fast-tracked? There is space to do this. We have major challenges in this area. This is one way in which we can respond. If we put out minds to it, we could provide the necessary infrastructure within a short timeframe.

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