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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 December 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 December 2016. It was answered by James Brokenshire (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 December 2016 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Lough Foyle

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions the Government has had with the Government of the Irish Republic on ownership of Lough Foyle.

Answer

The regulation of activities in Lough Foyle is the responsibility of the Loughs Agency, a cross-border body established under the Belfast Agreement of 1998. We remain fully committed to these arrangements and continue to work closely with the Irish Government over improvements to the management of the Loughs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
56613
Session
2016-17
Related items
Lough Foyle
Monday, 19 December 2016
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Territorial waters Lough Foyle
Link
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