Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On amendment No. 3, there is a 90 day consultation period in the by-laws, and 21 sitting days in the Dáil.

On amendment No. 4, a navigation can be closed for land drainage, flood management control, loss of water, if something sinks or there is a need to protect men working. Those are some reasons I can give to the Deputy. I do not believe his amendments are reasonable under the circumstances, bearing in mind there is a public consultation period of 90 days in regard to the by-laws. Ultimately, this is the primary legislation.