Ned O'Keeffe (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 466: To ask the Minister for Defence if electoral and heating works will be completed at the new target shed and workshop for civilian staff at a military camp (details supplied) in County Cork. [12005/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The target shed in Kilworth Camp, County Cork, has been reroofed. A new power supply has been brought to the building and will soon be connected, after which heating and lighting will be provided. It is my understanding that the civilian staff involved are being accommodated during the renovations. It is intended that the work will be completed shortly.

Kathleen Lynch (Cork North Central, Labour)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the situation regarding the closure of a pitch and putt club (details supplied) in County Cork; if his Department intends discussing with the club the concerns regarding health and safety within the confines of the pitch and putt course; if he intends that the site will continue to be operated as a pitch and putt course by the club; the timeframe within which he envisages this matter being concluded to the satisfaction of all concerned parties; if his Department has a long term view regarding the site which would result in a change of use, function or ownership of this property; if he will consider leasing the ground to the club under a sporting lease thereby removing any liability on his Department's part; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12157/05]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Arising from concerns that continuing use of the pitch and putt facilities in question, which are held under licence from the Department of Defence, may present serious health and safety hazards for members and visitors, it was decided to suspend further use of the facilities with immediate effect, pending a complete safety assessment of the site and this decision was conveyed in writing to the club chairman on 30 March 2005.

It is proposed to conduct a full safety assessment by the Department's properties officer and appropriate military personnel as soon as possible. In a further letter dated 13 April 2005 the club chairman has been informed accordingly and in this regard, that a meeting between officials of the Department and representatives of the club will be arranged once the outcome of the assessment is to hand.