Which Barracks Should Close Next? (Mark 2)

[DeV]

The poll on this thread http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...ad.php?t=12918 is now out of date so lets start a new one.

Given the economic situation, the downsizing of the PDF (to 10,000) and the need to reduce costs within the DF, should the DF be proactive and lead by example by closing more barracks?

Outline your reasons (within what is in the public domain already)!

[DeV]

My own belief:

Kickham - move personnel to Sarsfield/Stephens
Dun Ui Neill - move personnel to Finner/Custume/Columb

Possibly Columb - move personnel to Dun Ui Mhaoiliosa/Custume
Possibly Stephens - move personnel to Curragh/Collins
Possibly Aiken - move personnel to Gormanston (make it harder to close as it is a strategic asset)

[hedgehog]

Should you not consider putting in an option-

None- as the DF has laready borne the brunt of Barrack Closures.

Or words to that effect

[apod]

No.We are already overstreched as it is.Too many split units.Consolidating is gonna become even more neccessary if the new CS4 comes in.

[DeV]

Should you not consider putting in an option-

None- as the DF has laready borne the brunt of Barrack Closures.

Or words to that effect

As requested

[DeV]

As stated in the VFM report on lands, Gormonston is a strategic location due to both the air-to-ground and AD range.

However, I raised this before (http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...hp/t-5457.html & http://forum.irishmilitaryonline.com...9&postcount=32) what about D13 as a possible alternative (Galley Head in Co.Cork)?

It is an existing naval range with a higher altitute restriction that Gormonston. Having said that there is a lighthouse, golf course & civilian accomodiation in the area. But maybe a purchase of a small amount of land and it could be a runner?

http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...ey+head%22+map
http://www.commissionersofirishlight...lley-head.aspx



The danger area is the red area on this map, west of Cork: http://www.ihpa.ie/images/stories/ih...n_airspace.jpg

[Master Of None]

However, there is also a danger area in the Galley head area of Co.Cork, I'm not 100% sure but I think it is only used by the NS. Could it be an option for an AD range with the purchase of the headland (I don't know the area - just putting the idea out there)?

I'm not sure how much space a AD shoot needs but it's probably no use. Also given the area and high levels of NIMBY-ism already prevalent...

[The real Jack]

Never mind barracks Tralee has shocking facilities and should no longer be used, same for Bere Island.

[trellheim]

what a lot of people forget is that once we abandon these things it is extremely difficult to get them back

[DeV]

same for Bere Island.

Read the report and see what it says about Bere Island

[The real Jack]

Read the report and see what it says about Bere Island

What report?

[DeV]

http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/fba727373c93a4f080256c53004d976e/dcd44ccfac2b8b078025780e005939e3/$FILE/76410504.pdf/Value%20for%20Money%20Review%20of%20Military%20Tra %20ining%20Lands%20Final%20November%202010.pdf

[hedgehog]

As requested

Thanks

However

Voters: 12

28 votes are in and the figures totalled up come to 239%

Are the Shinners looking after this poll

[The real Jack]

http://www.defence.ie/website.nsf/fba727373c93a4f080256c53004d976e/dcd44ccfac2b8b078025780e005939e3/$FILE/76410504.pdf/Value%20for%20Money%20Review%20of%20Military%20Tra %20ining%20Lands%20Final%20November%202010.pdf

Cheers

[Goldie fish]

Why isn't tralee on this poll?