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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023

Tuesday, 14 November 2023

Questions (84)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

84. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Defence for details surrounding a "military photoshoot" conducted on Knockfierna hill in Limerick on 14 October; what measures the Defence Forces have in place to inform the public that soldiers dressed in military equipment, carrying real or replica rifles and other firearms, are carrying out drills in areas open to the public so that they are not surprised by the apparent sight of armed individuals on patrol; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49558/23]

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Written answers

The Minister for Defence has been advised by the Defence Forces authorities that they were not involved in any activity in the Knockfierna Hill area on 14 October 2023.

The Defence Forces indicated to the Minister that a local airsoft club regularly use the area on weekends.

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