Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if additional moneys are provided under the new national development plan, to enable the completion of the works of restoration on the Royal Canal as far as the River Shannon, including offshore work that has to be carried out along the way; if in this context he will indicate a definitive date for completion of the said works which will ensure that the canal is restored to full navigability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4620/07]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I can confirm that there is sufficient funding within the National Development Plan 2007-2013 for Waterways Ireland to complete the restoration of the Royal Canal and install ancillary services and facilities along the route.

Present indications are that the necessary works will be completed in 2008.