Dáil Éireann - Volume 538 - 14 June, 2001

Written Answers. - Army Barracks.

Dr. Upton Dr. Upton

64. Dr. Upton asked the Minister for Defence the provisions which have been made to accommodate civilians working in Clancy Barracks pending the proposed closure of the barracks; when the proposed closure of the barracks will take place; the relocation offers which have been made; the ex-gratia payments which will be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17617/01]

Mr. M. Smith Mr. M. Smith

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Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith): My Department has researched a number of options to facilitate the staff at Clancy Barracks when it closes later this year. These options include relocation to the Curragh with existing work; redeployment to other Dublin units; and volun[425] tary early retirement. The issue of a disturbance package for those civilian employees who move from Clancy Barracks to a barracks outside of the Dublin city area is also being examined.

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