John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 38: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the progress made on the plans to provide high rope adventure courses in forests here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36303/09]

Brendan Smith (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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Following approaches from a number of potential aerial trail operators interested in operating such facilities on Coillte lands, the company examined the issue of locating aerial trail adventure systems in a small number of appropriate locations across the country. An operator was chosen as the preferred operator and planning permission was granted to operate such a facility at Lough Key Forest Park. However, the preferred operator has since indicated that, due to changed financial circumstances, it will not be taking up the option. I understand from Coillte that it will therefore re-advertise for expressions of interest from operators who may be interested in operating aerial trails on its lands.