Mary Butler (Waterford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Senator. I will bring her comments back to the Minister, specifically her belief that there is no urgency and her request for a timeline in relation to the review of these sites that is foreseen. It is important that all the facets of the State come together. I am confident that the Department of Defence, together with Kildare County Council, will continue to work towards addressing the many challenges involved in managing and developing the Curragh Plains and ensuring best practice for the future management and development of the plains. The National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of housing will continue to provide all supports needed to ensure the protection of the important habitats and species at the site.