Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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1687. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when a walking trail (details supplied) in County Clare will be made safe and reopened; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31065/15]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The trail referred to by the Deputy was closed following extensive damage caused by storms of over a year ago, after which felled trees completely blocked the route and made the area unsafe for visitors. Work has been ongoing this year to clear the felled trees and open up the pathway. This work is now complete and the path is currently open. Further work on the path will be required, however, including the laying of gravel on it, in order to bring it up to the required standard. It is hoped that this work can be carried out before the end of the year.

In the meantime, there are other walking options available to the public at site, including newer trails that were developed in recent years and are illustrated on the display panels at the location.