Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Planning and Local Government

Proposed Changes to River Shannon, Grand and Royal Canals and River Barrow Navigation By-laws: Discussion

Mr. Patrick Harkin:

Regarding permits on canals, in 1988, which is 35 years ago, the figure was set at £100, which is €126. In 2023, the value of that £100 is about €288. We are going with €200 so we are proposing a very reasonable fee for-----