Eric Byrne (Dublin South Central, Labour)

I believe someone had to be rescued in County Donegal the other day. The point I am making is that there is a phenomenal mountain range on the doorstep of the capital city. If one travels 30 minutes from the city, one can experience isolation, wilderness and pure beauty. However, we are not marketing these mountains properly.

I will conclude by congratulating those who help to maintain our mountain boardwalks. There is a little boardwalk on the way up Djouce Moundtain from near Lough Dan. There is phenomenal erosion in areas not covered by these small boardwalks. The destruction caused by those who regularly bring quad bikes and mountain bikes onto the mountains is frightening. I remind the Minister of State that if we want to attract tourists, we need to manage our delicate mountain environment. Sadly, our mountain ranges are not being managed.

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