In tandem with barrack closures I have had the question of the sale of further property surplus to military requirements also under ongoing examination to fund much needed investment to meet the equipment and infrastructure needs of the Defence Forces. The funds raised from the disposal of properties are being invested in the redevelopment of other military installations and essential new equipment. The amount expended on the barracks reinvestment programme alone amounted to approximately €68 million to the end of 2002.