Minister Heather Humphreys says the works will attract more visitors to the region.

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

People are left waiting 2 to 3 days for the electricity to be restored.

Funding of €200,000 was recently allocated to the Ballyhaise River and Forest Trail.

Councillor Feeley also hit out at "the criminal fashion" in which some forestry in Cavan has been replanted.

Cllr Truell says Rossmore Forest Park provides a template that Dartrey can follow.

It was claimed that a mast was needed because the areas around the land had been identified as coverage blackspots.

23 submissions were received in objection to the plan.