Thanks to all for their attendance at Public Meeting to discuss downgrading of Custume Barracks.

Posted by Cllr Frankie Keena 12/06/2012

• Thanks to all who turned out at the Public Meeting that I called last night to discuss the Government's plans to downgrade Custume Barracks in Athlone, including those present were Deputies Bannon, Naughten & Troy and all local public representatives.

  
  

   The strong genuine contributions from the floor in opposition to this plan was very emotive and warrants further support from all sectors of Athlone and beyond. There is the possibility that 600 plus personnel will be redeployed from Athlone to Dublin & Cork. The effects of this on their family life and also the economic activity in Athlone will be huge.

  
  

   It was decided that a collective submission between politicians, business sectors and the wider community should be made to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny asap. The Chamber of Commerce are currently doing a report on the impact that this will have on the Town from a business perspective which will be included in the submission. If anyone has any views on this Government's plan to downgrade Custume Barracks please email them to me on frankiekeena@gmail.com asap. 

  
  

  Thank you.