Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

My next point is on weed control. If you routinely go along the canals, you rarely see boats moving, but I presume a boat moving is a means of controlling weeds. The absence of movement creates the environment in which weeds grow. Does Waterways Ireland have a proposal on how to have greater movement, not just for weed control but also for other purposes? Boats are very static. In this regard, consider the point I made on Dublin and getting in and out. Reference was made to antisocial behaviour at locks. Sometimes, movement brings passive security. Is that an aspect to consider?