Vol. 535 No. 3
139 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage Gaeltacht and the Islands if she will take steps to have a transaction by an organisation (details supplied) immediately concluded as a deposit has been paid; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12640/01]
The Deputy might wish to note that Waterways Ireland, a North-South Implementation Body for inland waterways, was established on 2 December 1999 on foot of the British-Irish Agreement and was assigned the functions of management, maintenance, development and restoration of certain inland navigable waterways systems throughout the island, principally for recreational purposes.
The issue raised by the Deputy is a matter for Waterways Ireland. However, I can inform him that the contract for sale has been signed in respect of the property, and that the documents have been returned to the purchaser's solicitor.
