Written answers

Tuesday, 28 March 2006

Department of Defence

Defence Forces Property

11:00 pm

Photo of Richard BrutonRichard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Defence if tourist-friendly signage will be put up to outline the range areas and details with regard to live firing practices at the Glen of Imaal, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11858/06]

Photo of Willie O'DeaWillie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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Copies of an explanatory leaflet, which contains a map of the Glen of Imaal and includes details of "dos and don'ts" are available at the range warden service advice centre at Seskin school and are distributed locally. Notices of intent to fire are posted in advance on notice boards at the Army information and advice centre in Seskin, the post office at Knockanarrigan and at local youth hostels. In addition, in the period prior to bank holiday weekends, advertisements are placed in newspapers warning of the dangers that may be encountered in the area. The safety of individuals visiting the Glen of Imaal is of paramount importance to the Department of Defence and the design and location of warning notices is kept under review in order to achieve that objective.

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