Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 December 2004
168 Mr. Wall asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if funding has been sought or is being requested from his Department for repairs to a barge (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32885/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe matter raised by the Deputy is the responsibility of Waterways Ireland — one of the six North-South Implementation Bodies established under the British-Irish Agreement Act 1999. The body has responsibility for the management, maintenance and development of inland waterways, principally for recreational purposes.
I understand from Waterways Ireland that, following representations from a local community council, Waterways Ireland agreed to examine the barge in question and report on the necessary repairs and certification required to make the vessel serviceable again. This report is due to be available shortly, following which the matter will be considered further.
