Liam Twomey (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 48: To ask the Minister for Defence the plans he has to upgrade the information and warning signage in the vicinity of the Glen of Imaal firing range, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38137/06]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The safety of individuals visiting areas such as the Glen of Imaal is of paramount importance to the Department of Defence and the design and location of information and warning notices is kept under review in order to achieve that objective. An explanatory leaflet which contains a map of the Glen of Imaal and includes details of "do's" and "dont's" has been printed and copies have been supplied to all Youth Hostels in the area and are also available at the Range Warden Service Advice Centre at Seskin School. 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.