Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 December 2016
318. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if consideration has been given to a possible extension to the blueway scheme to areas such as Killeshandra which are adjacent to the Erne-Shannon navigation; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40986/16]
View answerWaterways Ireland manages and maintains the navigation on the River Erne up to Belturbet/ Kilconny in County Cavan as part of the Shannon – Erne Waterway. The upper limit of the managed navigation on the River Erne is just below Erne Bridge between Belturbet and Kilconny.
I am working with Waterways Ireland on the waters upstream from Belturbet/Kilconny, the River Erne and Lough Oughter/Killeshandra area, which may have potential for being promoted as a distinct Blueway.
