Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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Question 633: To ask the Minister for Defence the position regarding finding an alternative use for Columbs Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath. [36106/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Since the announcement of the Government decision on barrack closures my Department has written to each Government Department, various agencies and local authorities seeking expressions of interest in acquiring any of the properties to benefit the local community as a whole but with particular emphasis on job creation measures. Some discussion has taken place in relation to Mullingar Barracks however at this time no substantial progress has been made towards achieving a sale. I can assure you that every effort will be made to dispose of the barracks so as to maximize the benefits to the local community.