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Clonmel Thread
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the thing about the closure of Kickham Barracks is the fact that this constituency has no power, make no mistake, this is nothing to do with efficiency or rationalisation, this is a political decision, the government are basing their rationale on reports that are at this point way out of date.
Even though there is an argument that nobody will lose their employment if the closure goes ahead, there is obviously a knock on effect to the economy of clonmel when you consider that with the barracks gone, local suppliers and trades people will no longer have any contracts with the Dept.
Also the yearly spend from personnel that are either stationed in the barracks or other personnel visiting on training courses etc. will be felt in the towns economy, so therefore there probably will be a good chance of more job losses occurring in the town as a direct result of the barracks closing.
The figure that PDFORRA estimated, was a loss to the local economy of around nine million Euros! So in essence our government are transferring those potential earnings to some other constituency to the detriment of ours. Isn't it more important than ever that those earnings be retained in the local economy given the fact that we've lost so many jobs recently?
There's other issues with a closure of property this size, the barracks has over seven acres of land, since it wont/cant be sold off, whats going to happen to it? the former barracks in Kildare (McGee Bks) is an absolute disgrace!! no security, druggies and cider parties every night, it's a no go area that the scum have claimed for themselves causing an environmental/H&S disaster.
Same goes for the former barracks in Longford (Connolly Bks). Do we really need a place the size of Kickham Barracks to be left to rot and fester???
The military personnel that have served in Clonmel down through the years have shown loyalty; to whatever government was in power, to Clonmel and the local area and indeed to the State. I think it's time that loyalty was reflected by our government, and the people of South Tipperary.
As regards the military, i realise that a lot of people have no clue about the military and consider it a waste of resources, all I can say to this, is that the military, who as i've already stated remain loyal to the Constitution and thereby the government and the people of Ireland, provide the authority to the legitimate democratically elected government of the State to govern without fear of intimidation or prejudice. The Defence Forces are also a symbol of our sovereignty and our strength, such as it is.
The old saying comes to mind; better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it.
Finally, military service; to those that know, no explanation is necessary, to those that don't know, no explanation is possible!
apologies for the long post.
Blinding post Fionn thank you
A large turn out at the demonstration not withstanding the weather. Case of wait n see time now.
Darren Ryan mentioned that the delegations meeting with the Minister didn't go exactly to plan but he(the minister)did say several times that no final decision on the fate of Kickham Barracks has been made.0 -
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