Curragh Plains gets 2 new staff this week for assisting with land management

Fine Gael TD for Kildare South, Martin Heydon, is welcoming 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.

Deputy Heydon said: “Having pushed for additional resources, to be put into the active management of the Curragh Plains for some time I am pleased that Minister Kehoe confirmed that the recruitment process for the appointment of additional Curragh Plains land management staff."

He said:“These additional resources will assist  with the management of the Curragh Plains and share in the task of overseeing activities on the ground including, but not limited to, litter, sheep branding, patrolling, monitoring users of lands, inspection of property boundaries, illegal encampments and engagement with the public.

Deputy Heydon said:“The Minister also highlighted that his Department has had discussions with Kildare County Council to explore the potential for collaboration on addressing issues and identifying opportunities for the improved management and presentation of the Curragh Plains.  As part of these discussions, it was agreed that a multi-disciplinary consultancy team should be appointed to examine current and future challenges arising for the area in the context of conservation and management of the Plains and any scope for the development potential of the areas as a high value visitor and cultural amenity attraction."

He said:“I will continue to work to ensure the development of an overall conservation management plan for the Curragh Plains.