Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 309: To ask the Minister for Defence if his attention has been drawn to the number of fires that have taken place at a barracks (details supplied) in County Kildare; if his further attention has been drawn to the fact that the property has been a location for anti-social behaviour; the steps he has taken and the investment he has made to secure this extensive property; if he has received requests for compensation from neighbouring property owners whose property may have been damaged arising from the outbreaks of fire; the steps he has taken to ensure public safety by fully securing the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34228/10]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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The Department of Defence is aware of a number of fires that have taken place recently in Magee Barracks, Kildare Town, and is also aware that anti-social behaviour is taking place there. The Department has been in touch with An Garda Síochána concerning these matters and security fencing has been erected to prevent the occurrence of such behaviour. Further fencing will be erected in the next few weeks to remove access points created after the erection of the initial fencing. No claims for compensation have been received from the owners of neighbouring properties and officials have met with some of the property owners to discuss issues of mutual concern.