No charge at Coillte Forest Parks as Phase 1 of Government Roadmap begins
No charge at Coillte Forest Parks as Phase 1 of Government Roadmap begins
- Public must continue to respect social distancing measures
- Car parks will open and there will be no charge for entry during Phase 1
- Coillte thanks members of the public for their cooperation
Monday May 18 2020: With Phase 1 beginning, Coillte's forest parks will be open and car parks will be free of charge to all those who live within 5km of them in line with the Government's Roadmap to Reopening Society and Business.
It was stressed, though, that social distancing measures which protect public health and wellbeing must be respected. Coillte thanked the public for all their cooperation during the COVID19 crisis.
Imelda Hurley, Chief Executive of Coillte says;
“The wellbeing and safety of all people in Ireland is at the forefront of Coillte’s activities. With that in mind, and in line with the beginning of Phase 1 of the Government’s Roadmap, we are confirming that our forest parks will be open and car parks will be free of charge from today for those who live within 5km of them.
“However, this easing of restrictions will only function if people continue to observe the COVID19 related Government and HSE advice, including social distancing advice.
“We all have a part to play and I want to take this opportunity to thank the public for their cooperation so far and ask that they continue to observe social distancing when visiting our forests and forest parks. COVID19 is a crisis unlike any ever experienced before. By holding firm and taking care of ourselves and each other, we will get through this. Coillte will play its part in helping us all to do so.”
ENDS
Note: Due to health and safety reasons related to current forest operations, the car park at Donadea Forest Park will remain closed.
For further information or to arrange an interview with a Coillte representative please contact: Marie Lynch 087 973 0522/marie@carrcommunications.ie
For more information, please visit www.coillte.ie or follow Coillte on Twitter @coilltenews
About Coillte
Coillte is a commercial forestry company, owned by the State, that manages approximately 7% of the country’s land. Coillte operate three strong businesses from this land – their core forestry business, a wood panels manufacturing business MEDITE SMARTPLY and a land solutions business. Coillte export to over 30 countries worldwide.
To find out more visit www.coillte.ie
