Nicky McFadden (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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Question 1068: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the possibility of utilising the canal path between Mullingar and Dublin as a tourist attraction and for walking tours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23521/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The management of inland waterways is a matter for Waterways Ireland, a cross-border body established under the Good Friday Agreement. Matters relating to Waterways Ireland are the responsibility of the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government.

In the context of the development of tourism infrastructure, the matter raised is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred the Deputy's Question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.