396 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Defence his plans to have repairs carried out at a location (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22968/10]

Repairs to the recently vandalised monument referred to by the Deputy are currently being carried out by the Department of Defence. In recent days the three stones, which make up the monument, have been moved back into their original positions. Unfortunately, the railing that surrounds the monument may have been damaged beyond repair. The Department is currently in the process of sourcing a suitable, more appropriate, replacement railing and it is hoped to have this installed in the near future.