Denis Landy (Labour) | Oireachtas source

The Minister is proposing to provide finance for the development of the old Army barracks into a new Garda unit. When that happens and when the economic situation is better, will he consider returning an element of the reserve defence forces to Clonmel? While the Minister has listed the nearest locations, this is a cavalry battalion that is to be located in Cork. Therefore, the costs, as I have outlined, can be estimated and will certainly outweigh the current costs. I regret that I must raise this issue on the Adjournment and that this seems to be the last chance for the military serving in Clonmel.