The strategic focus of the investment programme for the period 2000 to 2010 is the acquisition of a broad range of equipment in order to achieve a balanced increase in operational capacity throughout the Defence Forces. For the reasons I have already outlined, I have decided that the Camp Field, Collins Barracks, Cork, will be disposed of and arrangements for disposal of the property will be put in train as soon as possible. In this regard my Department is in discussions with Cork City Council. My intentions concerning the disposal of this property were conveyed to the military authorities in March 2002.