Vol. 545 No. 4
194 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Finance if the Tralee canal basin will be supplied with lock gates of a traditional style, made of wood, which would be more in keeping with the overall nature of the development. [30787/01]
The existing lock gates have been examined and would require substantial refurbishment to make them suitable for re-use. Consideration is being given to replacing them with steel gates which are now widely used in canal restoration. Every effort would of course be made to keep the appearance of the locks as traditional as possible if, as is likely, it is decided to replace the gates.
195 Mr. Spring asked the Minister for Finance the work done on the Tralee Ship Canal from January 2001 to date; and the expenditure incurred in this regard. [30788/01]
Preparatory works required in relation to the restoration of the lock gates in the Tralee Ship Canal are ongoing since January 2001 and expenditure of £97,500 has been incurred to date this year.
