Fiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for agreeing we would meet possibly as early as next week about the fair fares, which I appreciate.

I thank him for his response on behalf of the Tánaiste. I am heartened by the response in that the Department officials are engaging with the Chief State Solicitor to identify legal avenues that can be pursued to address the illegal encampments in the short term. This is so badly needed. I appreciate also that he said a review of the Curragh by-laws and the Curragh of Kildare Act is timely. I agree. As the Minister of State knows, I introduced a Bill to amend that Act. I have asked the Leader of the Seanad if I could have that timetabled quite soon and hope the Tánaiste would take that on board in terms of what is happening. I appreciate it is his intention to ensure the Curragh plains be protected from activity in future and I welcome that.