Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 981: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will clarify the management of fishing at Glenveagh National Park, County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14797/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Lough Veagh is an integral part of Glenveagh National Park which is managed for the protection of its internationally recognised natural heritage and its enjoyment by visitors, including a relatively small number of anglers. A recent safety audit conducted at the lake has raised substantive health and safety issues in relation to the present arrangements for the use of boats on the lake. In light of this, my Department is now examining viable options for facilitating fishing on Lough Veagh.

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 982: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the stage of a project (details supplied) in County Mayo; when the construction phase will commence; and when the centre will open. [14809/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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Some €3.81 million has been allocated by my Department under the National Development Plan 2000-2006 for the construction of a new visitor centre to serve Ballycroy National Park, County Mayo, and a site has been purchased in the village of Ballycroy. Planning permission has been obtained by the Office of Public Works, OPW, on behalf of my Department for the construction of the visitor centre and the OPW is finalising documentation for the invitation of tenders for the construction of the centre.