Waterways Ireland Feasibility Study

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (480)

James Bannon

Question:

480. Deputy James Bannon asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the restoration plan for the section of the Royal Canal from Killashee, County Longford to Longford town, in view of the fact that this has been characterised as the missing link on the Royal Canal system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27522/13]

Written answers

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

I can confirm to the Deputy that the Waterways Ireland Corporate Plan for 2011-2013, which has been approved by the North South Ministerial Council, plans for the completion of the feasibility study on the extension of the Longford Branch of the Royal Canal in December 2013, I am informed by Waterways Ireland that this study is presently on target.