Comhghairdeas leis an Aire nua. I wish to be associated with the comments made by my party's acting leader, Senator Mark Daly, on the great success of the two Irish teams in Euro 2016. Long may it continue.

I raise a matter of great concern to do with Mullingar Army barracks. I call on the Leader to ask the Government to immediately invest in Mullingar. As he will know, the barracks has been closed for a number of years and been used by different groups, but there are serious concerns about the condition of the barracks, which is grave. At a minimum, it is a health and safety concern.

It is being used by several groups in the community, including Westmeath GAA. It would be an ideal location for a museum, an issue which has been discussed many times.

I am sorry to interrupt, but this would be a suitable subject for a Commencement matter. The Senator might consider doing so.

We can expand on it next time.

That was just an appetiser before the debate.

I am always open to receiving the Leas-Chathaoirleach's great advice - such wisdom. However, I have serious concerns. The Deputy for the area, Deputy Robert Troy, has called a public meeting after being asked to chair one by various community groups. It will be held in the barracks tonight. This is a live issue in Mullingar and must be addressed. We need a plan, albeit not the one in Kildare, which was to sell. The location of the barracks is ideal and there is only a small amount of land attached to it. There must be some investment. We cannot just wring our hands and throw it to the wolves. Does the Leader have ideas in this regard and is there a plan for the barracks?