Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2007
476 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the feasibility of constructing a new waterway link between Glasson Village and Killinure Lough which leads into Lough Ree; if and environmental import assessment has been commissioned; the progress to date in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11682/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand from Waterways Ireland that design feasibility work on a proposal to extend a navigation channel from the River Shannon (Lough Ree/ Killinure Lough) to Glasson village is ongoing. An Environmental Impact Study was commissioned in March 2006 and a draft report is due in May 2007. When the Environmental Impact Study is concluded, its finding will be considered and any mitigation measures required incorporated as appropriate into the proposed design before an application for planning permission is made.
