Defence Forces
Dail Éireann — 2025-02-26
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James Geoghegan (FG), Dublin Bay South

This is very welcome. I am sure the club will be delighted to hear all of the Tánaiste's contributions to this debate. As he said, this shows in a positive way how the Defence Forces and barracks can become integrated in an urban community. The best way in which Cathal Brugha Barracks in Rathmines can be integrated in the community is through the level of support the barracks has always shown the two GAA clubs operating in the area. Demonstrating this investment in the future will make a massive difference to so many children in the area. Ranelagh Gaels have pioneered autism-friendly sports through the Ranelagh Rockets, which the club runs every Saturday and which makes a massive difference to the children who engage with it as well as for inclusion generally in the entire community. It has been such a wonderful initiative. It is great to have the Tánaiste's support.

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Sitting date: 2025-02-26