Defence Archives - Martin Heydon

Significant Government Decision on Increased Defence Force Funding will Expand Military Capabilities and Increase Allowances for Kildare Personnel – HEYDON

Key Appointments will see Fundamental Reform and Culture Change in the Force

Martin Heydon, Kildare South TD and Minister of State, has said that Government plans to significantly increase funding for our defence forces will strengthen Ireland’s military capacity, in turn fortifying the livelihoods of the many personnel in Kildare, while also bringing fundamental […]

Management plan for Curragh Plains due in the coming weeks-HEYDON

A conservation management plan for the Curragh Plains is due to be submitted to the Department of Defence and Kildare County Council in the coming weeks, Minister of State and Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has confirmed.

The plan is part of the Curragh Consultancy Study, a comprehensive process being undertaken by the two bodies to […]

St Patricks Day Trip to Lebanon

Kildare South Fine Gael TD and Minister Martin Heydon has returned from a visit to Irish Defence Force troops of 119th infantry battalion serving on the UNIFIL peacekeeping mission in South Lebanon.

“It was a great honour for me to represent the Government on this trip to our troops to mark St. Patrick’s Day, while also […]

March 18th, 2022|Army, Ballymore Eustace, Defence, Europe, Kilcullen, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, Newbridge, Press Release, Rathangan, Suncroft|

HEYDON confirms funding approved for Curragh Consultancy Study

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has confirmed the provision of funding from the Department of Defence for a collaborative consultancy study with Kildare County Council on the future conservation management of the Curragh Plains.

Deputy Heydon said: “From meeting constituents and residents […]

January 24th, 2020|Defence|

Update on Curragh Post-Primary School

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has received a positive response to his Parliamentary Questions to Minister Minister for Defence, Paul Kehoe TD and Minister for Education, Joe McHugh TD.

Deputy Heydon said: “I have received confirmation that the Department of Education and Skills has […]

June 21st, 2019|Defence, Education|

Additional Land Management Staff Recruited for Curragh Plains

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South and Chairman of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon, has welcomed confirmation from Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe that two additional staff have now been recruited to assist with the land management of the Curragh Plains.
“Having pushed for additional resources, to be put into the active management of […]

February 28th, 2019|Army, Bloodstock, Defence|

Civil Defence set for record year in Kildare

61 duties completed in first six months, FG TD confirms

Civil Defence volunteers in Kildare are on course for a record year in terms of activity, according to new figures obtained by Fine Gael TD and chairman of the Parliamentary Party, Martin Heydon.

Nationwide, Civil Defence teams have already taken part in almost 1500 duties […]

September 21st, 2018|Defence, Press Release, Your Area|

Progress at Recent Meeting of Curragh Forum but More Actions are Required in 2018

Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has said that the recent meeting of the Curragh Forum held on 12th January was long overdue and more actions are required from the Forum in 2018. He was speaking following a response he received to a parliamentary question from Minister for Defence Paul Keogh.

“In his response Minister […]

January 29th, 2018|Army, Bloodstock, Defence, Press Release|

PESCO Can Provide Benefits for Ireland, Our Defence Forces & Kildare

Kildare South Fine Gael TD Martin Heydon has today said that he believes Ireland’s participation in PESCO (Permanent Structured Cooperation) would have many positive benefits for Ireland, for the Defence Forces and for Kildare. He was speaking during a Dail debate before a vote on the motion today (Thursday).

“I support the proposal for Ireland’s participation […]

December 7th, 2017|Army, Dáil Debates, Defence, Press Release|

Enhanced Patrol System Needed for the Curragh Plains

Fine Gael Kildare South TD Martin Heydon has called on the Minister for Defence to enhance the system of patrolling and monitoring of the Curragh Plains. He was speaking following a meeting in the Department of Defence this week with the Minister and his officials.

“I believe the time is now right for a full review […]

July 28th, 2017|Army, Defence, Kildare Town, Newbridge, Press Release, Suncroft|