§ Mr. GINNELLasked the Under-Secretary for War why sums of money are being spent providing housing accommodation on private premises for soldiers and recruits while the military barrack at Mullingar, which accommodated 2,500 men last year, is empty and has been so for several months; and, if that building is to be discontinued as a barrack, can he say to what use it is to be turned?
§ Mr. TENNANTMilitary considerations, which necessitate the concentration of troops in larger formations, such as brigades and divisions, wherever possible, do not permit of the occupation of the barracks at Mullingar to their full extent of about 1,760 men at present. The barracks will, however, be fully utilised at a later date when circumstances admit.