Paudge Connolly
Ceist:1270 Mr. Connolly asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the Ulster Canal restoration project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21870/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 September 2004
Ceisteanna (1089)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that Waterways Ireland, one of the six cross-Border implementation bodies established under the Good Friday Agreement, was charged with considering the possible restoration of the Ulster Canal. The body retained consultants to carry out a feasibility report and, based on year 2000 costs, the restoration of the full canal was estimated to cost in the region of £90 million sterling. My Department and the department of culture, arts and leisure in the North, which co-fund the body, are still considering the position, including the issue of possible phasing.