The Government has allocated €250,000 for Glenveagh National Park and wildlife reserves in the Northern Region.

Over €160,000 has been allocated to upgrading works, which include bridge and road repairs as well as upgrading of waste water facilities. A further €80,000 has been allocated for the control of invasive species.

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Minister of State for Regional Economic Development, Michael Ring, said: "While the last few years have been difficult in relation to Exchequer funding, I am delighted that we are in a position to invest further in our National Parks and Nature Reserves to ensure they remain a vital tourist and recreational resource. This capital investment in our natural heritage assets will help build on the very important tourist product we have in this country and their contribution to the economy, both nationally and regionally, by way of increased tourist numbers and revenue for rural economies."

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