Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 April 2014
412. Deputy John Lyons asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will provide an update on the reopening of the Royal Canal towpath from Jones Road to Drumcondra Road which has been closed for nine months due to flooding damage; if the timeline for works to be completed by Waterways Ireland is still prior to summer 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19489/14]
View answerI am advised by Waterways Ireland that the towpath of the Royal Canal is closed to pedestrians between Jones Road and Drumcondra Road at Binns' Bridge due to the collapse of a section of the supporting wall last year. I am also informed that Waterways Ireland has set aside capital funding in this year's Business Plan to enable structural repairs to be undertaken and it is expected that the remedial works will be completed and the towpath reopened in September/October 2014.
