Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has today (Friday) said that legislative change may be needed to more fully address the issue of illegal encampments on the Curragh Plains. This follows discussions he has had with Gardai and Department of Defence officials in recent weeks as a number of recent encampments were dealt with.
“Illegal […]
Work Programme being developed after successful 1st Meeting
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that the first meeting of the newly established Curragh Forum was a success and work is now ongoing on developing a work programme for the Forum in advance of its second meeting. The Curragh Forum […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation this week from Minister for Defence Simon Coveney that a new recruitment campaign for the permanent defence forces has now commenced. This recruitment campaign aims to recruit 600 new general service personnel for 2016 and a further 850 to serve for 2017.
“This Government has committed […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon welcomed Minister of State Simon Harris to the constituency on Monday to mark St. Brigid’s Day at a coffee morning at the newly renovated restaurant at the Irish National Stud. They were also joined by local historian Mario Corrigan who spoke about the legacy and history of St. […]
I was delighted to attend the Commissioning Ceremony of the 91st Cadet Class at the Defence Forces Training Centre in the Curragh Camp today with Minister for Defence Simon Coveney. The Minister was welcomed to the Camp by the Chief of Staff, Vice Admiral Mark Mellett.
Twenty Cadets were commissioned as officers of the Permanent Defence […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Deputy Martin Heydon has received confirmation from Department of Defence officials that a date has been set for the Auction to sell Magee Barracks. This comes after the sales process was confirmed a number of months ago.
“The public auction to sell Magee Barracks will take place on Thursday 11th February. […]
Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Defence Simon Coveney that his Department are to remove the gates at the entrance to Magee Barracks and preserve them ahead of the upcoming auction of the barracks. This follows a meeting between the Minister and representatives from Kildare Town groups organised […]
Following the announcement of the Governments Capital Plan today, I have had a number of constituents ask me what it is all about. A Governments Capital Plan is the programme for spending on significant infrastructural projects for the next six years including roads, rail, health facilities, schools and broadband.
The €27bn worth of projects confirmed today […]
Deputy Martin Heydon has welcomed confirmation from Department of Defence officials that the process for the sale of Magee Barracks has progressed in recent months.
“An auctioneer has been appointed to manage the sales process and I understand that the Department has already received expressions of interest from potential purchasers. A date for the auction is […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has said that the planned new army recruitment campaign will strengthen our defence forces and is good news for the Curragh. Deputy Heydon was speaking after the Minister for Defence Simon Coveney today (Tuesday) launched a new recruitment campaign for General Service Recruits for the Army.
“This new […]