Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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33. To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the future of Columb Barracks, Mullingar, County Westmeath; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43287/14]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware the former barracks in Mullingar is currently used by Westmeath GAA Board under a short term licence. The former barracks is also currently used by An Garda Síochána and the Customs Service for training purposes and it is intended that these arrangements will remain in place. A number of other organisations and individuals have also made enquiries/suggestions in the recent past as to the possible use of the barracks and these are being looked at in the context of an overall plan for the barracks under a long term lease with Westmeath GAA Board. I expect that these arrangements will be finalised over the coming weeks.