Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)

I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss the following matter of urgent public and national concern, namely, road safety on the N7 in the vicinity of the Curragh. Much needed cattle grids that are required to prevent livestock from straying on to the road have not been installed on some roads adjacent to the Curragh in spite of a commitment given in the 1993 N7 inquiry. Funding for these works must be provided by central Government immediately for the protection of the public and in the interests of animal welfare. Currently a sheep farmer from the Curragh is in Portlaoise Prison because of a protest associated with the issue.

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