Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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147. To ask the Minister for Defence his views on a proposal (details supplied) regarding the Curragh plains, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10989/15]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As you may be aware, the management and protection of the Curragh plains, one of the most open and accessible areas in the Country, is an ongoing process which is the responsibility of the Department of Defence.

Officials from my Department have in the past met with various parties involved in the use and management of the Curragh. A wide range of issues are discussed at these meetings including the development and protection of the Curragh plains and how best to deal with the many day to day issues of illegal parking, dumping, etc. These meetings have been found to be of use in addressing these issues.

With regard to your proposals I have, in the first instance, requested my officials to invite a representative group of interested parties to a meeting to address the issues you have raised.