Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 362: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of groups that are using the military football grounds in the Phoenix Park; the way other local clubs looking for training or match pitches can apply to avail of them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24591/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has authorised one club to use the Military facilities located at the Phoenix Park. Any club wishing to avail of these facilities can submit an application to the Property Management Branch of my Department who will, following consultation with the Military authorities, allow or deny access to the facility. It should be noted that the use of any facility or property owned by my Department is subject to the military requirements for the facility in question.

Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 363: To ask the Minister for Defence if he will distinguish between and outline the rationale for the presence of both the red zones and the restricted area in the immediate vicinity of Baldonnel Aerodrome, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24782/09]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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The rationale behind the presence of red zones and the restricted area is one of flight safety and the safeguarding of members of the public in the vicinity of the Aerodrome. This is in line with international practice at all airports.