Michael Ring
Question:803. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the position regarding a project (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [58825/22]
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The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development and enhancement of outdoor recreational infrastructure such as trails, walkways, cycleways, blueways and bridleways in rural areas.
Under the 2020 Scheme, Inland Fisheries Ireland was awarded funding of €500,000 for four outdoor recreational project initiatives to help improve existing infrastructure, safety and access to angling resources at locations nationwide.
The locations of the project works are:
- Shepperton Lake, Skibbereen, Co. Cork
- Aasleagh, Erriff, Co. Mayo
- Lough Scur, Keshcarrigan, Co. Leitrim
- Clare River at Claregalway, Co. Galway
My officials have been in contact with Inland Fisheries Ireland regarding the works at Aasleagh and they have advised that the tender process has commenced and a contractor will be appointed in January. The scope of the project has reduced due to works being more extensive than anticipated at the time of application. It is expected that the project will be completed by March 2023 with €225,900 of the €500,000 funding being allocated to the Aasleagh location.