Gay Mitchell
Question:86 Mr. G. Mitchell asked the Minister for Defence the plans he has for Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11487/01]
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Ivor Callely
Question:176 Mr. Callely asked the Minister for Defence the likely potential use for Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13761/01]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 176 together.
Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, County Dublin, is the principal base of the Air Corps. With the withdrawal of aircraft from Gormanston and the relocation of Air Corps headquarters to Baldonnel as outlined in the White Paper, the Air Corps has the basis for better management of its resources.
The question of establishing facilities for civil aviation purposes is primarily a matter for the Minister for Public Enterprise.
Question No. 87 answered with Question No. 83.