Written answers

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Inland Waterways

Photo of Gary GannonGary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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1106. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if a designated walk and cycleway will be created on the Grand Canal between Ongar and Blanchardstown, Dublin 15. [11396/20]

Photo of Josepha MadiganJosepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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Waterways Ireland is responsible for and maintains the Royal Canal between Clonsilla and Coolmine as part of the route between Ongar and Blanchardstown

Along this stretch of canal there is currently a designated walkway known as the Royal Canal Way. 

I understand that design work is also ongoing by Fingal County Council  regarding possible future provision of an enhanced cycle / pedestrian route along the same corridor, but as yet this has not been submitted for planning permission.

Photo of Gary GannonGary Gannon (Dublin Central, Social Democrats)
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1107. To ask the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if toilets will be installed for public health and hygiene along the Grand Canal. [11397/20]

Photo of Josepha MadiganJosepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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There are currently two service locations incorporating toilet facilities along the Grand Canal at Lowtown, Co. Kildare & Shannon Harbour, Co. Offaly.

At this current time of restrictions these facilities are closed to the public. 

There are no existing plans for provision of additional public toilet facilities along the Grand Canal corridor.

There are however, planned greenway cycle upgrades along all of the route. of the Grand Canal.  The provision of associated facilities will be the subject of further discussion with the relevant authorities involved as these designs are developed.

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