Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 1453: To ask the Minister for Defence the position of the taking in charge of Orchard PR Curragh by Kildare County Council; the date of same; the work that his Department intends to complete before the take over in regard to repairs to roads, lighting and paths; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29390/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Kildare County Council has advised that the roads, footpaths and services at Orchard Park will have to be brought up to the required standard before they will be taken in charge. In this regard, it is intended that officers of my Department will meet with Kildare County Council in the near future to discuss the range of issues involved

Dan Boyle (Cork South Central, Green Party)
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Question 1454: To ask the Minister for Defence if his Department's property at Crosshaven, County Cork has been disposed of. [30134/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Fort Camden, Crosshaven, comprising 41 acres approximately, has been disposed of by my Department to Cork County Council for amenity purposes. It is expected that the legal formalities attendant on the transfer of the property will shortly be completed. The former Coastguard Station, Crosshaven, is vested in the Minister for Finance. The disposal of that property, which comprises 3.5 acres approximately and includes four houses formerly used as married quarters for members of the Defence Forces, is being undertaken by the Office of Public Works.