"If you want more full time wardens, get a stream of income."

No arrests have been made and investigations are ongoing.

The roundabout is named after Margaret Skinnider who took part in the 1916 Easter Rising.

It's part of a joint application by the existing owners who say the upgrades will "recognise the value of the streetscape".

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

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.

€400,000 in funding has been allocated, but councillor Brian McKenna say the works will cost around €13 million.