Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has presented the results of his survey on the Curragh Plains to Minister for Defence and Agriculture Simon Coveney highlighting the need for a Consultative Forum with members drawn from the various stakeholders and users of the Curragh Plains.
“Respondents to my survey expressed a huge sense of […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has highlighted the potential for a Peace and Leadership institute at the Curragh Camp with Minister for Defence Simon Coveney. Deputy Heydon was speaking in the Dail on Tuesday responding to comments from the Minister that he believed there was scope for such a development.
“The potential of the […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon has today (Friday) said that Department of Defence officials have confirmed to him that plans are underway to put the site of the old Magee Barracks on the market in 2015.
“This prominent site, […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has today (Wednesday) welcomed confirmation of the central role to be played by the army and Defence Forces in the 1916 commemorations. Details of the 2016 Centenary Programme were confirmed yesterday by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny along with Minister for Arts Heritage and the Gaeltacht Heather Humphries […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon has today (Friday) said that he is seeking the views of those that use the Curragh to assist him in his discussions with State Departments on improvements that can be made to the operation and management of the Curragh Plains.
“The Curragh Plains are […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, has welcomed the news that many soldiers will benefit from a four year extension to their service, thanks to a recommendation in the report of a third party adjudicator in relation to a mandatory rule forcing the retirement of hundreds of […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, has welcomed the confirmation from Minister for Defence, Simon Coveney TD, this evening (Tuesday) that he has advised the Government that the 46th Infantry Group will commence deployment to the Golan Heights next month and therefore that the Defence Forces will continue to participate in […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon, has today (Friday) welcomed the announcement by Minister for Defence Alan Shatter of a new recruitment campaign for personnel to both the Permanent and Reserve Defence Forces.
“I am delighted to see this Government’s commitment to the Defence Forces confirmed through the announcement of a recruitment campaign for […]
Fine Gael Kildare South TD, Martin Heydon, yesterday (Thursday) complimented Minister for Defence Alan Shatter on keeping his commitment to maintain the strength of the Defence Forces at 9,500 as a further 600 recruitment places were announced.
“As a result of recent retirements, the strength of the Defence Forces is now more than 500 below the […]
Fine Gael TD for Kildare South Martin Heydon has today expressed his hope that the consolidation of Army Barracks confirmed this week will maximize the effectiveness of the Defence Forces and help to ensure that the force can remain at a strength of 9,500.
“The closure of barracks in Cavan, Mullingar, Clonmel and Castlebar is a […]