Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

This is to ask the Minister what her proposals are in respect of the funding to be provided to Waterways Ireland. There are a number of very important canals in the country, not least the canals on the north side and south side of Dublin. Other canals pass through very touristic country and through urban areas. They are very popular with local people and visitors. Waterways Ireland has been struggling in terms of the funding allocated by the Department. I would like to know what the Minister's proposals are and when that funding will start to become available. Waterways Ireland is a North-South body, as the Minister is aware.

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