Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022
141. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage the level of capital funding drawn down in 2020 and 2021 in respect of waterways developments; the capital funding provided for such works in 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3338/22]
View answerThe 2022 capital provision of a total of €20,464m for Waterways Ireland represents a significant increase compared to 2020 and 2021, and includes funding of €7m from the Shared Island Fund toward Phases 2 and 3 of the Ulster Canal restoration project.
Waterways Ireland drew down capital funding of €5,73m in 2020 and €7m in 2021.
Waterways Ireland will use this funding to progress the restoration of the Ulster Canal, the expansion of blueways and greenways and the maintenance and development of the inland waterways. These work programmes are critical to providing a safe and high quality recreational environment for the public, whilst also preserving the industrial and environmental heritage of the waterways for future generations.
