Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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247. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government the reason notice has been given that there will be restricted access to Columb Barracks, Mullingar; and the reason this was not communicated in a manner that ensured each of the community groups that operated from the barracks had the information prior to it being released to the public given the situation that has transpired has created uncertainty, a lack of trust and a perceived breach of agreement between the groups and Departments. [5568/22]

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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248. To ask the Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government if the restricted hours regarding access to Columb Barracks are being currently negotiated; the person or body with whom they are being negotiated; when they were negotiated; the criteria that are being used; and the way the valued and valuable community groups who work with and provide services to persons in need across the town and district can actively participate and feed into a final decision. [5570/22]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 247 and 248 together.

I understand that the site the Deputy is referring to at Columb Barracks is owned by the Department of Defence.

It is currently earmarked for transfer to the Land Development Agency (LDA) in line with plans that will see the LDA take ownership of State land capable of delivering 10-15,000 additional homes.

I am informed that the LDA currently has no role in the management of the site and has not issued any notice to occupiers restricting access.