Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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111. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the engagement between his Department and Kildare County Council regarding ongoing land management and maintenance of the Curragh plains. [6360/19]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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My Department has met with Kildare County Council to discuss and explore the potential for collaboration on addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Plains. To this end, the Department has confirmed its support of Kildare County Council's application for funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The funding is sought for the purpose of appointing a multidisciplinary consultancy team in order to examine the current and future challenges arising for the Curragh Plains, in the context of the conservation and management of the Plains, the scope for branding, and the development potential of the area as a high value visitor and cultural amenity attraction.