Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2021
146. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Defence if he or his officials have had meetings with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage regarding the upgrading, putting back into use the housing accommodation in the Curragh Camp, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28620/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department has not met with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in relation to the matter referenced by the Deputy. It has been a long standing policy introduced in the 1990's to discontinue the provision of Married Quarters to serving personnel. It is not intended to reverse this long standing policy.
The Deputy may wish to note that my Department transfered ownership of two properties in the Orchard Park estate which is located outside the Curragh Camp to Kildare County Council, as they are the relevant housing authority for the area. My Department are open to working with Kildare County Council in handing over the remaining 3 properties owned by my Department in this estate.
