Seanad debates

Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Nithe i dtosach suíonna - Commencement Matters

Defence Forces

2:00 am

Photo of Fiona O'LoughlinFiona O'Loughlin (Fianna Fail)

I acknowledge the work that has been done on recruitment and retention. I am disappointed that there is not anything in the response the Minister of State received from the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence's office in relation to the Curragh Plains. This is absolutely a key part here. We are halfway through the period from 2022 to 2028 to which the Minister of State referred and only one third of the recommendations have been implemented. Further to that, the programme for Government agreed in 2025 went further, particularly in respect of the protection of the Curragh Plains. The Minister of State has received no response in relation it. I take on board that he said he will bring that back to the Tánaiste's office. I would appreciate an update. He mentioned that we should expect an update in the next few weeks regarding the 130 recommendations. It is important we get that update. I hope it is timely. I look forward to tabling another Commencement matter to try to get further information on that.

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