Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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We will now continue with the meeting. The draft Canals Act 1986 (Amendment) By-Laws 2014 is aimed at providing better management of residential boats. It will also facilitate the modernisation of the charging regime and the introduction of a fixed penalty notice to give effect to the powers granted in the Maritime Safety Act 2005. However, concerns have been expressed that the new by-laws are not fully fit for purpose and this is why we have invited the witnesses here today. I hope this discussion will allow us to review the proposed Act and to identify any areas that need to be re-examined, and to recommend any changes that may be necessary.

I now call on Ms Livingstone, chief executive of Waterways Ireland, to address the committee.