It comes as caravans had returned to the Curragh in recent days
Fianna Fáil Senator for Kildare South Fiona O' Loughlin spoke in Government buildings yesterday about the issues of illegal encampments on the Curragh.
It comes as caravans had returned to the plains in recent days, just weeks after illegal encampments had caused dumping on the Curragh.
Speaking to Kildare Today, Senator O' Loughlin said that a court order "has already been issued" for the removal of the recent illegal encampments on the Curragh.
"We need to have a more permanent solution, this cannot happen on an annual basis, the Curragh deserves stronger protection and a long-term management strategy."
She also welcomed the ongoing talks and upcoming proposals for the National Parks and Wildlife Services to be the lead organisation in the management of the Curragh, with Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirming proposals would be coming in the next month.
"That is a step in the right direction, it will give more legal protection, there is obviously a lot of concerns when there's 5000 acres of land out in the open, and that people can just pull over from the side of the road."
In a separate interview with Kfm, Senator O' Loughlin said that about €200,000 of taxpayers money is paid out every year to clean up the Curragh.
The full interview, which was pre-recorded yesterday afternoon, can be heard below:
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