Lough Key Forest Park.

Thursday, 30 June 2005

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Denis Naughten

Question:

473 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Agriculture and Food if she will approve the lease of land (details supplied) in County Roscommon; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23731/05]

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Minister for Agriculture and Food (Mary Coughlan)

I am pleased to inform the Deputy that I have recently given approval to Coillte Teoranta to enter into a joint venture arrangement with Roscommon County Council and Fáilte Ireland in the development of Lough Key Forest Adventure Park at a capital cost of just under €8 million.

This project involves the leasing of 110 acres of land by Coillte for the venture. As Coillte was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988, this is an operational matter for Coillte Teoranta to finalise with Roscommon County Council.