Michael Smith (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)

As the Senator is aware, on 15 July 1998 the Government approved a programme of evacuation and sale of six barracks which were considered surplus to military requirements. This decision is part of the relocation, refurbishment and re-equipment of the Defence Forces, as recommended in the context of the Pricewaterhouse Report regarding the rationalisation of military institutions generally. The Government remains fully committed to this important programme.