Willie Penrose
Ceist:213 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will report on the plans, if any, she has to restore the Royal Canal in a westward direction from Mullingar to Clondra, County Westmeath; the date when works will commence at the Dublin Bridge, Mullingar, County Westmeath; if it is the intention to help local communities and the Royal Canal Amenity Group in the establishment of facilities for users of the canal along the route when it is fully navigable; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16257/97]