Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 1016: To ask the Minister for Defence the timeframe for the removal of equipment from barracks at Lifford and Rockhill to Finner; the timetable and contingency plan for the transfer of staff from Lifford and Rockhill to Finner; and if he will confirm that he has completely ruled out the compromise proposal to retain Rockhill in the interest of security, environmental, economies-of-scale, and resourcing. [47930/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The military authorities are currently in the process of moving equipment etc. from Lifford and Rockhill to Finner. This process together with the transfer of personnel will continue in preparation for the Defence Forces handover of vacant possession of both Posts to officials from my Department. The handover of Lifford Post will take place on 28th January and Rockhill Post on 29th January 2009.

James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1017: To ask the Minister for Defence his views on using Longford Barracks as a centre of excellence for the training of the Defence Forces as it is centrally located with a good transport network and excellent facilities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48119/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The centre of excellence for training the Defence Force personnel is located in the Defence Forces Training Centre (DFTC) located at The Curragh Camp, Co Kildare. There are no plans to move this facility from The Curragh.