Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Last weekend, 12 tourists from New Zealand got as far as the weir but could not cross it. They were extremely disappointed. People in the tourism trade in the region are very annoyed that this is the case.

We understand it will remain closed for a year, with no alternative put in place to keep the walkway open. If we are genuine about having a proper tourism resource in the regions, will the Minister ensure the OPW puts in place an alternative to keep the Beara-Breifne Way open?

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