Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 February 2013
549. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the position regarding the development of Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, with particular reference to the removal of entry fees to the park for local residents and schools to facilitate ease of access; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6647/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraCoillte Teoranta was established as a private commercial company under the Forestry Act 1988 and day-to-day operational matters, such as the management of the forest estate including its forest parks, are the responsibility of the company. I understand that, while there is a daily charge of €5, there is also the option of an access card for €35 which provides unlimited access to all of Coillte’s forest parks for the period of one year, which may be purchased on-line at the ‘Coillteoutdoors.ie’ site.
