Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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297. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding an Army camp; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10224/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Following a re-organisation of the Reserve Defence Force Lahinch Camp closed in March 2013. The property was surplus to my Department’s requirements and in accordance with normal procedure was offered for sale to other Government Departments and Public Bodies. Discussions took place with Clare County Council and local community groups in relation to the property. However, in the absence of any viable proposal being received the property was sold by public auction on 9 April 2014.

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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Orchard Park Estate in the Curragh has not been taken in charge by Kildare County Council and remains the responsibility of my Department. Officials from my Department are in the process of undertaking a full survey of the Estate to determine the necessary remedial works. It is hoped to commence the works in the near future. However, due to financial restraints the work carried out will be on astrictly prioritised basis.