The IDA's head of regional development, Ray O'Connor, said they are employed in four companies in the county.

The community-driven initiative has already seen native Irish trees planted in 62 sites across the country.

The figures were revealed as part of a parliamentary question by Deputy Cathal Crowe to the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney.

The proposed works would extend through IDA-owned lands towards the Old Rail Trail Greenway to the north of the site.

Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.

The IDA currently operate a business park on the Dublin road in Athlone, with the Lissywollen site earmarked as a future base for client companies.

Leitrim native Michael Lohan was appointed as CEO of the authority in March of this year.

47 visits were made to neighbouring Galway in the same time frame.