Vol. 517 No. 6
341 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands when work will resume at the drawbridge in Milford, County Carlow; when it will be completed; if further works will be undertaken to clean up the river bank and sluice gates in the immediate area; and if an official from Dúchas will meet with the local community action group to discuss its aims and concerns. [10822/00]
In relation to the bridge at Milford, the civil works have been completed. Tenders for the fabrication and installation of the steel structures are at present being sought.
Waterways Ireland, a North-South implementation body for inland waterways, was established on 2f10> December 1999 on foot of the British-Irish agreement and the supplementary implementation bodies agreement signed in March 1999. It has the functions of management, maintenance, development and restoration of certain inland navigable waterways systems throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes.
With regard to the request for a meeting, the local community action group should contact Waterways Ireland officials to arrange a suitable date and time.
