Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I will leave that to the Minister. I will not say what is and is not complete. We are in a very difficult position which we refer to here daily. It is for Government to decide on the effective use of resources and maximising the resources available but there is no sense in maintaining barracks where there is no operational requirement if that is the view of the Government. I understand Senator Wilson is primarily concerned with Cavan and Senator Ó Murchú with Clonmel. Other members are concerned about Mullingar. These seem to be the three places in the news. I know the Minister for Defence, Deputy Shatter is meeting deputations from these three locations. I do not know what decision may be taken but we must be concerned about the good and practical use of the limited resources available. This is a matter for Government decision.

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