Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 March 2004
26 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Defence the progress made to date on the investigation into the circumstances in which a number of civilians came into contact with an unexploded tear gas canister near firing ranges at the Curragh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9290/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe investigation by the military police into this matter is nearing completion. A small number of interviews with relevant parties remain to be completed. Once these have been completed, a military police report on the incident will be compiled and will be submitted to the military authorities. As I have previously indicated to the House, I have asked that the investigation be expedited and that a report be submitted to me as soon as possible. Once the current investigation is completed, I will consider whatever recommendations may be made to me regarding the ongoing management and control of military ranges.
