Vol. 526 No. 6
349 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will prioritise the provision of a service block at the site of the new mooring facility at Spencer Harbour, Drumkeerin, County Leitrim. [27835/00]
As the Deputy is aware, Waterways Ireland, a North-South Implementation Body for inland waterways, was established on 2 December 1999 on foot of the British-Irish Agreement and the supplementary Implementation Bodies Agreement signed in March 1999. It has the functions of management, maintenance, development and restoration of certain inland navigable waterways systems throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes. Accordingly, the question of prioritising the provision of service blocks is a matter for this organisation in the first instance.
I am, however, in a position to advise the Deputy, based on information provided to me by Waterways Ireland, that work on the construction of a causeway and access ramp to link the mooring at Spencer Harbour and the land is currently in progress. Twenty-four car parking spaces, including two for disabled drivers, are also being provided.
