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Departmental Properties.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

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Jack Wall

Question:

108 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Defence the plans his Department has to protect the many military and civilian monuments and historical sites on the Curragh, County Kildare; if he has satisfied himself that the signage in regard to such historical sites is such that the tourist value is maximised and fully effective; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8895/04]

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The main recommendation contained in the report of the interdepartmental task force on the future management and development of the Curragh of Kildare is that a statutory body should be established under the aegis of the Department of Defence to manage the Curragh, with the exception of the Defence Forces training centre. The necessary legislation to give effect to this, and to other recommendations of the task force report, is being prepared at present and it is expected that heads of Bill will shortly be submitted for the approval of Government.

My Department will continue to protect archaeological sites and historical features situated on the Curragh plains until the new authority is established within the legislation currently being prepared. The entire area of the Curragh is classified as a recorded monument under section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994 and my Department ensures that the terms of that Act are adhered to before any works, alterations or signage are permitted.

The military authorities comply with relevant planning legislation in relation to protected structures located at the Defence Forces training centre.

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