Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 28: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding recent problems in Waterways Ireland; if this North-South body will be allowed to develop tourism on waterways here in a competent and professional manner. [9149/05]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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An investigation into allegations of bullying and harassment and related matters in Waterways Ireland has been jointly carried out, with the consent of the parties involved, by independent investigators appointed by my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in the North. The report of the investigators has been submitted to the Departments and its conclusions and recommendations have been considered and accepted by the Departments. The actions to be taken following the findings of the report have been agreed by the Departments with the chief executive of Waterways Ireland.

On 4 April 2005, my Department and the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure issued a joint statement on the matter, which has been copied to the Deputy. It is not proposed to make any further comment about the investigation.

With regard to the tourism role of Waterways Ireland, I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 373 of 22 March 2005.