Written answers

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Department of Justice, Equality and Defence

Defence Forces Property

9:00 pm

Photo of James BannonJames Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans to progress the findings of the Connolly Barracks feasibility study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13854/11]

Photo of Alan ShatterAlan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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At the outset I wish to advise the Deputy that the acceptance and implementation of the recommendations of the Connolly Barracks Feasibility Study is a matter for those who commissioned the study and the Department has no role in this regard. Since the mid 1990s the Department of Defence has been engaged in a programme of disposing of surplus properties and using the proceeds for reinvestment in equipment and infrastructure for the Defence Forces. The former Connolly Barracks is one such property. Longford County Council has expressed some interest in acquiring the Barracks and discussions with the Council are at a preliminary stage in this regard. In the event of these discussions not reaching a satisfactory outcome Connolly Barracks will be disposed of taking account of the market conditions so as to maximise the return to the Defence Forces. In the meantime I have asked the Departmental officials concerned to make contact with the County Council to see if a basis exists to bring the discussions to a mutually satisfactory conclusion.

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