“I welcome the allocation of €322,000 government funding towards improvement works and new facilities at forest parks in Cavan and Monaghan. 

€200,000 is being allocated for the design and construction of a new car park entrance to Deerpark Forest Park, Virginia.  €49,000 is being provided towards the installation of new toilets and associated works in Rossmore Forest Park, Monaghan. 

General maintenance works this year at forest parks in Co Cavan will have an expenditure of €45,268 and €27,443 will be spent on such works in forest parks throughout Co Monaghan.

I welcome this investment which is being provided under the government’s National Outdoor Recreation Strategy and is contributing significantly to the enhancement of existing recreational amenities and provision of new visitor attractions.  Our forest parks are a key tourism amenity as well as a great outdoor resource for local communities.

I compliment Coillte on making the forest parks accessible to the public at large and, over the years, there has been significant government and Coillte investment in upgrading and maintaining these important and attractive recreational facilities.  Fortunately we have a great range of Coillte Parks throughout Cavan and Monaghan benefitting local residents and visitors to our region.  They are an important part of our tourism offering and ongoing government investment reflects the importance of these parks” stated Brendan Smith TD.