Ballinamore/Ballyconnell Canal drainage
Fitzpatrick asked about draining the canal to benefit agriculture and tourism. Wyse said no specific drainage proposals exist; a study is assessing navigation restoration and its drainage implications.
(Cavan-Monaghan) asked the Minister for Finance if he will arrange for the drainage of the Ballyconnell/Ballinamore [Woodford] canal, in the interests of agriculture and tourism in the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Comment on this
At present there are no specific proposals for the drainage of the Ballinamore/Ballyconnell Canal. However, the Commissioners of Public Works are carrying out a study of the canal to assess the feasibility of restoring it for navigation purposes and to determine the implications this would have on the drainage of the area.