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Defence Dept. Say They're Pursuing Legal Means To Remove An Illegal Encampment On The Curragh

Photo: Recent encampments seen on the Curragh

Since the end of May 2026, three High Court orders against those in illegal occupation have been obtained

The Department of Defence have said that they are actively pursuing legal means to remove another illegal encampment on the edge of the Curragh.

The Curragh has seen a number of new encampments in recent weeks. 

Since the end of May 2026, three High Court orders against those in illegal occupation have been obtained.

Minister for Defence Helen McEntee has confirmed that her department officials have been working closely with the Chief State Solicitor's Office with regard to the illegal encampments.

It follows a previous Parliamentary Question asked by Labour TD for Kildare South Mark Wall.

In May, Taoiseach Micheál Martin had said that progress has been made for the National Parks and Wildlife Services to be the "lead organisation" for the management of the Curragh.

In June, Defence Minister Helen McEntee confirmed that an initial scoping exercise had been undertaken into the establishment of a dedicated agency to oversee the management and protection of the Curragh.

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