Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2024
265. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if he is aware that Waterways Ireland is in the process of issuing a licence to the Portaneena Marina based in the Killinure Lough off Lough Ree outside Athlone (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8726/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra266. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8727/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 265 and 266 together.
Waterways Ireland is a North/South Implementation Body established under the British Irish Agreement of 10 April 1998. It is funded by my Department and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
The information requested in relation to any agreement and or licence sought by an identified marina off Lough Ree is not held in my Department. Arrangements have been put in place by all bodies under the aegis of my Department to facilitate the provision of information directly to members of the Oireachtas. This provides a speedy, efficient and cost effective system to address queries directly to the relevant bodies. The contact email address for Waterways Ireland is ceoffice@waterwaysireland.org
