Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The occasional temporary road closures at the Hollow Road by the Defence Forces are in accordance with the provisions of section 274 of the Defence Act 1954, as amended. This provides the Defence Forces with the powers to temporarily stop all traffic in the vicinity of any place used for artillery or rifle practice. I take on board the point made by the Deputy and I will bring it to the attention of the General Officer Commanding at the Curragh Camp, Brigadier General Joe Mulligan. I understand it is important that local residents are aware of when the road is to be closed. At the same time, local residents have to take on board that this is an active Army camp and there is military activity in the area. We have to close the roads on occasion due to live firing and I hope the Deputy accepts there is a safety aspect to this.

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