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Seanad Éireann — 2026-06-18
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Michael Moynihan (FF), Cork North-West

I ask the Senator to keep up the excellent work. Her passion and commitment to her community come across in spades. I understand a wise person once said that if you have pride in your community, you have pride in your nation and your world. It is a great attribute to have. Well done.
The Senator has made her point and has engaged with the Minister of State, Deputy Byrne, and the Minister, Deputy McEntee. We have serious commitment to the east coast in the programme for Government. In the immediate term and short term, we are looking at what we can do with the leases signed for Dún Laoghaire. As regards long-term planning, a huge amount of investment and study is taking place on the Defence Forces and our security, and how we will see that into the future. It is a real concern for the Government and there is real engagement on the issue at Government level.
The Senator made her points about Drogheda well and I encourage her to keep up the good work on it. I will relay the points she has made to the Department. I know the Minister of State and Minister have been engaging with her and I will ensure they engage further.

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Sitting date: 2026-06-18