Defence Forces Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014

Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Ceisteanna (609)

Michael Healy-Rae

Ceist:

609. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Defence the reason the Christmas crib was allegedly removed from the Defence Forces Headquarters in Newbridge, County Kildare; the person who gave the order for the removal of the crib; the reason or thinking behind same; if this will be a trend in the Defence Forces in future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1256/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence

I am informed that the Department of Defence has not placed a crib in its public areas since 2009. Also, that this is in line with the practice in many other Government Departments. The Department manages its public areas in accordance with best practice across a range of requirements, such as health and safety, disability access and equality.