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12/08/2022
Future Potential Of Lough Neagh
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has highlighted the future potential of Lough Neagh in Country Antrim, the largest fresh water lake in the UK and Ireland.
Following meetings held in June with the Lough Neagh Partnership, the Minister visited the lough to consider how his Department can help with future development.
He said: "Lough Neagh is the largest fresh water lake in Ireland and one of our most beautiful natural assets. It is an important resource in terms of our drinking water, our traditional fishing and farming industries, as well as commercial and tourism facilities both on and around the Lough. I wanted to find out more about the work undertaken by those who live, work and access the Lough on a day to day basis, to consider how I can help with its future development. My Department will continue to work with the Lough Neagh Partnership, the local councils and other stakeholders to assist where we can to ensure that development opportunities are realised and progressed."
Following meetings held in June with the Lough Neagh Partnership, the Minister visited the lough to consider how his Department can help with future development.
He said: "Lough Neagh is the largest fresh water lake in Ireland and one of our most beautiful natural assets. It is an important resource in terms of our drinking water, our traditional fishing and farming industries, as well as commercial and tourism facilities both on and around the Lough. I wanted to find out more about the work undertaken by those who live, work and access the Lough on a day to day basis, to consider how I can help with its future development. My Department will continue to work with the Lough Neagh Partnership, the local councils and other stakeholders to assist where we can to ensure that development opportunities are realised and progressed."
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