Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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212. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on encroachment charges (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24552/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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An encroachment generally arises when a person, club, company etc. wish to have use of Department of Defence property on an ongoing basis. Encroachments are governed by a Licence Agreement which states the conditions under which the Minister (Licensor) allows the encroachment. Licences are generally reviewed on an annual basis. Charges are currently levied in respect of one hundred and twenty instances of encroachment. The oldest licensed encroachment in force dates back to 1950. There are no plans to review the current encroachment charges.