Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 331: To ask the Minister for Defence if there are plans to dispose of the premises vacated by Army personnel in Lifford and Rockhill, Letterkenny; his views on making these premises available to local voluntary organisations in order that they can be of benefit to the local community; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8559/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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It is anticipated that Lifford and Rockhill Barracks will be disposed of, taking account of the market conditions, so as to maximise the return to the Defence Forces and generate funding for reinvestment in Defence Forces equipment and infrastructure in accordance with Government policy. Significant progress has been achieved over the past decade in re-equipping and developing Defence Forces capabilities, using the proceeds from the sales of surplus properties and we need to ensure that this progress is continued. Having regard to the investment needs of the Defence Forces and given the current economic circumstances, it is important that my Department realises the full commercial value of the current properties. As such, it will not be possible to make properties available for use by local voluntary organisations.