Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2005
327 Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he will meet with a deputation from Monaghan County Council to discuss the steps which can be taken to move forward the project for the reopening of the Ulster canal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14195/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am more than willing to meet delegations concerning the Ulster Canal or any other issue to which a meeting can make a meaningful contribution. However, in view of the current care and maintenance mode in which the North-South bodies are operating, there is currently no possibility of advancing consideration of the possibility of proceeding with work on the Ulster canal. That being so, I do not feel that a meeting at this time would serve any useful purpose. However, I wrote to Monaghan County Council on the 24 March, 2005, stating that I am willing to review this decision on receipt of a clear perspective from it as to the precise purpose such a meeting would serve.
