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Friday, 17 May 2024 07:15

The Longford Westmeath TD is calling on the Tánaiste to recommend the barracks as the new headquarters for the Army.

Custume Barracks' central location makes it ideal to become the new Army Headquarters.

That's the view of Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy, who's calling on the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence to make it happen.

A report by the Commission on the Defence Forces in 2022 recommended the development of a new HQ for the army.

Deputy Troy says Custume Barracks would aid in recruitment and retention:

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House prices across Laois and Offaly have climbed by an average of 8.3% in the past 12 months.

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