Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004
158 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources the status of the Loughs Agency Marine Tourism Strategy for Lough Foyle; the actions which have taken place in the past four months and those which are planned in the immediate future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18007/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am advised by the loughs agency of the Foyle, Carlingford and Irish Lights Commission that a study is currently being carried out by independent consultants to examine the development potential of marine related leisure activities in both Carlingford Lough and Lough Foyle and the role of the loughs agency in promoting that development and is expected to be completed shortly. I understand that the results of the study, which builds on a recently completed audit of the fisheries-based leisure and recreational facilities within both the Foyle and Carlingford areas, will form the basis for wide stakeholder consultations on the preparation of a comprehensive development plan for this sector.
