Michael Cahill (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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928. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht to urgently address and allow for the necessary funding for remedial works at the Boardwalk in Glanteenassie Forest, known as the Lough Caum Boardwalk Loop, as sections are in very bad repair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57245/25]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has a 5 year strategic partnership with Coillte to enhance recreational facilities on Coillte-owned land for use by the general public and to support increased tourism and economic activity in rural areas.

Under this partnership €15m is to be provided to Coillte over the 5 year period 2022 to 2026. This funding includes support for maintenance works on trails across Coillte’s recreational forests, including Glanteenassie Forest. The boardwalk/bog bridge referred to by the deputy is maintained by Coillte as part of this partnership with my department. I have asked my officials to contact the Deputy's office directly to ascertain further details in relation to the issue at hand.