Fianna Fail's Brendan Smith was speaking as he welcomed the recent €7 million fund for pig farmers.

David Maxwell told the meeting that he got a costing of €5 million for these works.

Residents told inspectors that they were happy with the care they received.

'It's about everyone working together to build on the region's strengths'

In one instance, a driver took avoidance action but was intercepted and failed a roadside drugs test.

'No impact on the county's housing supply'

However, Brian McKenna said the Town Regeneration Officer would "seek out funding and push things ahead".

As a result of the damage, the older forest park gates will lock from 10pm to 8am daily until the barrier is replaced.