asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware of the very bad condition of the present married quarters at Collins Barracks, Cork; and if he is providing the necessary finance in the next financial year to upgrade these quarters.

532.

asked the Minister for Defence if he is aware of the bad condition of the married quarters in Collins Barracks, Cork; and the plans made to update these quarters.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 531 and 532 together.

Plans for the construction of a scheme of 59 married quarters at Collins Barracks, Cork, are at present being developed in consultation with the National Building Agency.

533.

asked the Minister for Defence the number of members of the Defence Forces at present stationed at Collins Barracks, Cork.

I consider that it would not be in the interests of security to furnish information on the numbers of personnel stationed at individual military barracks or posts.