Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Ms Livingstone mentioned a net benefit to the economy. She quoted an annual figure of €80 million to €100 million. Will she expand a little on this? In respect of what areas does the benefit accrue to the Exchequer?

How does Waterways Ireland cater for capital budgeting? It seems that if there is to be capital expenditure, on upgrading, for example, there has to be a budgeting arrangement.

On the subject of dispute resolution, there are two diametrically opposed views being expressed today on the new by-law proposed. Does a mechanism exist for the resolution of disputes or contrary views? The new by-laws will make exacting demands on users of the canal. What are the overall implications in terms of financial demands on the users of the canals and other waterways? Is it possible that people may be forced out of the system because of economic circumstances and may have to decommission their boats and yachts?