Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 109: To ask the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the position regarding the reopening of the Ulster canal; when he expects work to commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40657/08]

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy is aware, approval has been granted by the North/South Ministerial Council to Waterways Ireland to proceed with the restoration of the stretch of Ulster Canal from Upper Lough Erne to Clones.

I understand that preliminary work in relation to design, land acquisition and submission for planning has commenced. Following the acquisition of land and the receipt of planning, a contract for the development and construction of the project will be let. At this stage, it is anticipated that construction works will commence in 2011.