Written answers
Tuesday, 29 September 2020
Department of Defence
Defence Forces Properties
Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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425. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the steps he is taking to address the dereliction of the military barracks site in Nenagh, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26452/20]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The former barracks in Nenagh is no longer required for military purposes. In accordance with Government policy and my Department's practice to dispose of such surplus properties, matters relating to the disposal of Nenagh Barracks are currently being progressed.
My officials are in the process of regularising outstanding legal matters relating to the property with the assistance of the Chief State's Solicitor's Office. It is the intention to dispose of the property when the outstanding legal matters have been resolved.
John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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426. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence his plans for a site (details supplied) and the surrounding land. [26562/20]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The property in question is surplus to military requirements, and in line with Government policy the intention is to dispose of the property by way of transfer to Wicklow County Council. In that regard, officials from my Department are currently liaising with the Chief State's Solicitors Office on the necessary legal preparatory matters.
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