Cavan-Monaghan TD Cathy Bennett along with Sinn Fein MLA Colm Gildernew attended the Sliabh Beagh Hotel for a presentation from the Blackwater Catchment Trust.
The presentation focused on the new fire prevention plan needed for the Sliabh Beagh area.
The plan will incorporate: Prevention of Wild Fires, Detection of Wild Fires and Fighting Wild Fires.
Deputy Bennett said it is a "very important issue" that needs to be addressed adding that "prevention is better than cure."
Fires on the Sliabh Beagh cost up on €1,000,000 in damage to the area and cause damage to invasive species.
Speaking to Northern Sound, Deputy Bennett commended the Blackwater river catchment for having the foresight to plan for the future:
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