360 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in context of section 4 of the Water Corridor Study, covering the Upper Shannon and the Royal Canal, from the River Shannon to Thomastown, his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same points out that Longford Town does not benefit from its proximity to the Shannon and in order to do so requires the restoration of the Longford branch of the Royal Canal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the report emphasises that the harbour in Longford Market Square presents an opportunity for the development of a new destination for Shannon based cruisers, within just one days travel from the river; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that Waterways Ireland, has let it be known that following full restoration of the main line of the canal, it is not their intention in the foreseeable future to allocate further capital funds to the restoration of the Longford branch; his views on whether this is a disappointment for those in Longford Town who worked hard over the past 11 years in collaboration with FÁS to improve the condition of the line; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this represents a disappointment for Longford Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24374/06]

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360 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if, in context of section 4 of the Water Corridor Study, covering the Upper Shannon and the Royal Canal, from the River Shannon to Thomastown, his attention has been drawn to the fact that the same points out that Longford Town does not benefit from its proximity to the Shannon and in order to do so requires the restoration of the Longford branch of the Royal Canal; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that the report emphasises that the harbour in Longford Market Square presents an opportunity for the development of a new destination for Shannon based cruisers, within just one days travel from the river; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that Waterways Ireland, has let it be known that following full restoration of the main line of the canal, it is not their intention in the foreseeable future to allocate further capital funds to the restoration of the Longford branch; his views on whether this is a disappointment for those in Longford Town who worked hard over the past 11 years in collaboration with FÁS to improve the condition of the line; if his attention has further been drawn to the fact that this represents a disappointment for Longford Town Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24374/06]

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